How to pronounce caregiving
Say it like KAIR-ghiv-ing. Caregiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR).
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- KAIR
- ghiv
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caregiving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ghivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caregiving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAIR-ghih-ving.
What does caregiving mean?
- The provision of care such as assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, transportation, household administration), usually by someone who is not a health care professional, especially by a family member as unpaid labor.
- The provision of health care services as a paid occupation.
Where does caregiving come from?
From care + giving.
Questions about saying caregiving
How do you pronounce caregiving?
Say KAIR-ghiv-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrˌɡɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛəɡɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caregiving?
Caregiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR). Broken into parts: KAIR · ghiv · ing.
Is caregiving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɛəɡɪvɪŋ/ (KAIR-ghih-ving).