How to pronounce craving
Say it like KRAY-ving. Craving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYSay 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 craving
American and British speakers say craving in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAY-ving.
What does craving mean?
- an intense desire for some particular thing
Where does craving come from?
From Middle English cravinge, from Old English crafing (“claim, demand”); equivalent to crave + -ing.
Words that rhyme with craving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craving.
Questions about saying craving
How do you pronounce craving?
Say KRAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craving?
Craving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say craving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.