How to pronounce wavering
Say it like WAY-vuh-ring. Wavering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- vuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wavering 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wavering
American and British speakers say wavering in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-vuh-ring.
What does wavering mean?
- gerund of waver: a state of fluctuation or indecision. How to pronounce waver“the waverings of politicians, trying to please everybody”
- Fluctuating, uncertain, undetermined, unsteady.
- Being in doubt; indecisive.
- present participle and gerund of waver How to pronounce waver
Where does wavering come from?
From waver + -ing.
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Questions about saying wavering
How do you pronounce wavering?
Say WAY-vuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wavering?
Wavering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · vuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say wavering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.