How to pronounce raving
Say it like RAY-ving. Raving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay 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 raving
American and British speakers say raving in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈreɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-ving.
What does raving mean?
- present participle and gerund of rave How to pronounce rave
- Wild, incoherent, or irrational talk.
- Talking wildly.
- Causing excitement or wild praise.“She was not considered a raving beauty.”
Words that rhyme with raving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raving.
Questions about saying raving
How do you pronounce raving?
Say RAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raving?
Raving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say raving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.