How to pronounce carving
Say it like KAR-ving. Carving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-ving.
What does carving mean?
- a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
- removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
- creating figures or designs in three dimensions
Words that rhyme with carving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carving.
Questions about saying carving
How do you pronounce carving?
Say KAR-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carving?
Carving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ving.
Is carving 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 /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ (KAH-ving).