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