How to pronounce caving
Say it like KAY-ving. Caving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caving
American and British speakers say caving in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-ving.
What does caving mean?
- The recreational sport of exploring caves.
- An act of collapsing or caving in.
- present participle and gerund of cave How to pronounce cave
Words that rhyme with caving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caving.
Questions about saying caving
How do you pronounce caving?
Say KAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caving?
Caving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say caving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.