How to pronounce having
Say it like HAV-ing. Having has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAV).
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- HAV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Having pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of having
American and British speakers say having in essentially the same way: /ˈhævɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhævɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAV-ing.
What does having mean?
- present participle and gerund of have How to pronounce have
- The act of possessing; ownership.
- Something owned; possession; goods; estate.
Words that rhyme with having
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of having.
Questions about saying having
How do you pronounce having?
Say HAV-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhævɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhævɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in having?
Having has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAV). Broken into parts: HAV · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say having the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhævɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhævɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.