yellowing
verb
Form of yellow , present participle of yellow.
Simple meaning
To become yellow or yellower.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
yehlohingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈjɛloʊɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
present participle of yellow
To become yellow or yellower.
present participle of yellow
To make (something) yellow or yellower.
present participle of yellow
Turn yellow
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