How to pronounce hiving
Say it like HY-ving. Hiving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hiving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hiving
American and British speakers say hiving in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhaɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-ving.
What does hiving mean?
- present participle and gerund of hive How to pronounce hive
- The process by which something is hived; separation and storage.
Words that rhyme with hiving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hiving.
Questions about saying hiving
How do you pronounce hiving?
Say HY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hiving?
Hiving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say hiving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.