How to pronounce giving
Say it like GHIV-ing. Giving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of giving
American and British speakers say giving in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-ing.
What does giving mean?
- the act of giving
- the imparting of news or promises etc.“he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving”“giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily”
- disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return“the alumni followed a program of annual giving”
- given or giving freely“was a big tipper”“the bounteous goodness of God”
Where does giving come from?
By surface analysis, give + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with giving
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Questions about saying giving
How do you pronounce giving?
Say GHIV-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giving?
Giving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say giving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.