How to pronounce conniving
Say it like kuh-NY-ving. Conniving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- kuh
- NY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conniving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conniving
American and British speakers say conniving in essentially the same way: /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NY-ving.
What does conniving mean?
- That connives; conspiratorial.
- present participle and gerund of connive How to pronounce connive
Words that rhyme with conniving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conniving.
Questions about saying conniving
How do you pronounce conniving?
Say kuh-NY-ving. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conniving?
Conniving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: kuh · NY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say conniving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.