How to pronounce coving
Say it like KOH-ving. Coving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coving
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-ving.
What does coving mean?
- A concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall.
- The vertical sides connecting the jambs with the breast of a fireplace.
- A method of urban planning used in subdivision and redevelopment of cities characterized by non-uniform lot shapes.
Where does coving come from?
From cove + -ing.
Words that rhyme with coving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coving.
Questions about saying coving
How do you pronounce coving?
Say KOH-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coving?
Coving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ving.
Is coving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊvɪŋ/ (KOH-ving).