How to pronounce calving
Say it like KAV-ing. Calving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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US American/ˈkævɪŋ/KAV-ing
UK British/ˈkɑːvɪŋ/KAH-ving
- KAV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calving
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-ving.
What does calving mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of calve How to pronounce calve
- The act of giving birth to a calf
- The breaking away of a mass of ice from a glacier, iceberg etc.
- The process by which an iceberg is formed.
Questions about saying calving
How do you pronounce calving?
Say KAV-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calving?
Calving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ing.
Is calving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ (KAH-ving).