How to pronounce lavishing
Say it like LAV-ih-shing. Lavishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV).
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- LAV
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lavishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lavishing
American and British speakers say lavishing in essentially the same way: /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAV-ih-shing.
What does lavishing mean?
Words that rhyme with lavishing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lavishing.
Questions about saying lavishing
How do you pronounce lavishing?
Say LAV-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lavishing?
Lavishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV). Broken into parts: LAV · ih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say lavishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.