How to pronounce waiving
Say it like WAY-ving. Waiving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waiving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 waiving
American and British speakers say waiving in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-ving.
What does waiving mean?
- present participle and gerund of waive How to pronounce waive
Words that rhyme with waiving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waiving.
Words that sound like waiving
Questions about saying waiving
How do you pronounce waiving?
Say WAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waiving?
Waiving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say waiving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as waiving?
Waiving sounds the same as waving in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.