How to pronounce paving
Say it like PAY-ving. Paving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paving
American and British speakers say paving in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-ving.
What does paving mean?
- present participle and gerund of pave How to pronounce pave
- The hard durable surface placed directly atop the ground, as on a street or sidewalk.
- Interior pavement, as in a cathedral.
- Pertaining to the material used for pavement, or to the surface itself.
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Words that rhyme with paving
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Questions about saying paving
How do you pronounce paving?
Say PAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paving?
Paving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say paving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.