How to pronounce hoving
Say it like HOH-ving. Hoving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoving
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ving.
What does hoving mean?
- present participle and gerund of hove
Words that rhyme with hoving
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Questions about saying hoving
How do you pronounce hoving?
Say HOH-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoving?
Hoving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ving.
Is hoving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊvɪŋ/ (HOH-ving).