How to pronounce sieving
Say it like SIV-ing. Sieving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV).
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- SIV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sieving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sieving
American and British speakers say sieving in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIV-ing.
What does sieving mean?
- present participle and gerund of sieve How to pronounce sieve
- The act of passing something through a sieve.
- Material that has passed through a sieve.
Words that rhyme with sieving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sieving.
Questions about saying sieving
How do you pronounce sieving?
Say SIV-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sieving?
Sieving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV). Broken into parts: SIV · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sieving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.