How to pronounce earthmoving
Say it like URTH-moo-ving. Earthmoving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- moo
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthmoving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earthmoving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-moo-ving.
What does earthmoving mean?
- Designed to move large quantities of earth or rubble for civil engineering or building purposes.
- Of great significance.
- The removal of large quantities of soil, e.g. from a construction site.
Where does earthmoving come from?
From earth + moving.
Questions about saying earthmoving
How do you pronounce earthmoving?
Say URTH-moo-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌmuvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌmuːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthmoving?
Earthmoving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · moo · ving.
Is earthmoving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːθˌmuːvɪŋ/ (URTH-moo-ving).