How to pronounce waving
Say it like WAY-ving. Waving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waving 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 waving
American and British speakers say waving in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-ving.
What does waving mean?
- the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
Words that rhyme with waving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waving.
Questions about saying waving
How do you pronounce waving?
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 waving?
Waving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say waving 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.