How to pronounce delvings
Say it like DEL-vingz. Delvings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- vingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delvings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- vingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of delvings
American and British speakers say delvings in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛlvɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈdɛlvɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-vingz.
What does delvings mean?
- plural of delving How to pronounce delving
Questions about saying delvings
How do you pronounce delvings?
Say DEL-vingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛlvɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛlvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delvings?
Delvings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · vingz.
Do Americans and Brits say delvings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛlvɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈdɛlvɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.