Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does hourglassing mean?
The physical deformation into an hourglass shape.
Where does hourglassing come from?
From hourglass + -ing.

How to pronounce hourglassing

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hourglassing”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hourglassing”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hourglassing” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.