How to pronounce thieving
Say it like THEE-ving. Thieving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
- THEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thieving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thieving
American and British speakers say thieving in essentially the same way: /ˈθivɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-ving.
What does thieving mean?
- present participle and gerund of thieve How to pronounce thieve
- That thieves; that steals; inclined to steal
- The action of theft.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with thieving
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Questions about saying thieving
How do you pronounce thieving?
Say THEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈθivɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thieving?
Thieving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say thieving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθivɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθiːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.