How to pronounce roving
Say it like ROH-ving. Roving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊvɪŋ/ROH-ving
UK British/ˈrəʊvɪŋ/ROH-ving
- ROH
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roving
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-ving.
What does roving mean?
noun
- A long and narrow bundle of fiber, usually used to spin woollen yarn or in felting.
- The process of giving the first twist to yarn.
- Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; traveling from place to place.
- Of the eyes or gaze, inspecting all over; not staying fixed on one subject.“His roving eyes never focused on anything specific.”
- present participle and gerund of rove How to pronounce rove
Where does roving come from?
From rove + -ing.
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Questions about saying roving
How do you pronounce roving?
Say ROH-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roving?
Roving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ving.
Is roving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊvɪŋ/ (ROH-ving).