How to pronounce carvings
Say it like KAR-vingz. Carvings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrvɪŋz/KAR-vingz
UK British/ˈkɑːvɪŋz/KAH-vingz
- KAR
- vingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carvings 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.
- vingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carvings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-vingz.
What does carvings mean?
noun
- plural of carving How to pronounce carving
Questions about saying carvings
How do you pronounce carvings?
Say KAR-vingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrvɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carvings?
Carvings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · vingz.
Is carvings 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 /ˈkɑːvɪŋz/ (KAH-vingz).