How to pronounce Erving
Say it like UR-ving. Erving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
- UR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Erving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-ving.
What does Erving mean?
- A town in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- A township in Jewell County, Kansas.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- julius erving
- julius winfield erving
- dr. j
Words that rhyme with Erving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Erving.
Words that sound like Erving
Questions about saying Erving
How do you pronounce Erving?
Say UR-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝˌvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɜːˌvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Erving?
Erving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · ving.
Is Erving 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 /ˈɜːˌvɪŋ/ (UR-ving).
What words sound the same as Erving?
Erving sounds the same as Irving in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.