How to pronounce jiving
Say it like JY-ving. Jiving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYSay 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 jiving
American and British speakers say jiving in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JY-ving.
What does jiving mean?
- present participle and gerund of jive How to pronounce jive
Words that rhyme with jiving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jiving.
Questions about saying jiving
How do you pronounce jiving?
Say JY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiving?
Jiving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say jiving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.