How to pronounce loving
Say it like LUHV-ing. Loving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loving
American and British speakers say loving in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-ing.
What does loving mean?
- feeling or showing love and affection“loving parents”“loving glances”
Where does loving come from?
Inherited from Middle English lovyng(e) (“love”), inherited from Old English lufung.
Questions about saying loving
How do you pronounce loving?
Say LUHV-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loving?
Loving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say loving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.