How to Pronounce Calving

To pronounce "calving", say CALV-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CALV-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “calving”

"calving" has 2 syllables: calv-ing. It rhymes with having and halving, if that helps it stick.

What does calving mean?

verb

  1. To give birth to a calf
  2. To assist in a cow's giving birth to a calf

noun

  1. The act of giving birth to a calf
  2. The breaking away of a mass of ice from an iceberg, glacier etc.

Words that rhyme with calving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

havinghalving

Related words

birthparturitiondenningheiferswhelpingcalfcalverthrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calving"?▾

"Calving" has 2 syllables: calv · ing.

What does "calving" mean?▾

Calving: To give birth to a calf

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