How to pronounce weaving
Say it like WEE-ving. Weaving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weaving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay 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 weaving
American and British speakers say weaving in essentially the same way: /ˈwivɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-ving.
What does weaving mean?
- creating fabric
Words that rhyme with weaving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weaving.
Questions about saying weaving
How do you pronounce weaving?
Say WEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈwivɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weaving?
Weaving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say weaving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwivɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwiːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.