How to Pronounce Carving

To pronounce "carving", say CARV-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈkɑɹvɪŋ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈkɑɹvɪŋ]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carving”

"carving" has 2 syllables: carv-ing. It rhymes with starving, if that helps it stick.

What does carving mean?

verb

  1. To cut.
  2. To cut meat in order to serve it.

    “You carve the roast and I'll serve the vegetables.”

noun

  1. A carved object.

    “The carvings on the oak panels were ancient.”

  2. The act or craft of producing a carved object.

    “He took up carving after his retirement.”

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Words that rhyme with carving

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starving

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carving"?▾

"Carving" has 2 syllables: carv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "carving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carving" is /[ˈkɑɹvɪŋ]/.

What does "carving" mean?▾

Carving: To cut.

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