How Do You Spell KOWTOWINGS?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊta͡ʊɪŋz] (IPA)

The word "kowtowings" is spelled with four syllables: /kaʊ.taʊ.ɪŋz/. The first syllable is pronounced like "cow," the second syllable is pronounced like "tow," the third syllable is pronounced like "eye," and the final syllable is pronounced like "ings." The word means to act subserviently or to show excessive respect. While a less used term, it still highlights the importance of understanding phonetic transcription to properly spell words in English.

Common Misspellings for KOWTOWINGS

• kowtowing
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• lowtowings
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• kiwtowings
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• kowrowings
• kowfowings

Etymology of KOWTOWINGS

The term "kowtow" comes from the Mandarin Chinese word "kòutóu" (磕头), which literally means "knock head". The word "kowtow" itself entered the English language in the late 18th century and originally referred to a traditional Chinese custom of touching the ground with one's forehead as a sign of respect or submission before the emperor or someone of higher status.

The term "kowtowings" is derived from "kowtow" through the addition of the suffix "-ings", which transforms the word into a noun form indicating multiple instances or acts of kowtowing.