How to pronounce hovering
Say it like HUHV-uh-ring. Hovering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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- HUHV
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hovering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 hovering
American and British speakers say hovering in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHV-uh-ring.
What does hovering mean?
Words that rhyme with hovering
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Questions about saying hovering
How do you pronounce hovering?
Say HUHV-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hovering?
Hovering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say hovering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.