How to pronounce havering
Say it like HAY-vuh-ring. Havering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- vuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Havering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of havering
American and British speakers say havering in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈheɪvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-vuh-ring.
What does havering mean?
- present participle and gerund of haver How to pronounce haver
- Hesitant; indecisive.
- Long-winded
- Indecision, indecisive behavior.
Where does havering come from?
From haver + -ing.
Words that rhyme with havering
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Questions about saying havering
How do you pronounce havering?
Say HAY-vuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in havering?
Havering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · vuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say havering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈheɪvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.