How to Pronounce Caving

To pronounce "caving", say CAV-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkeɪvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caving”

"caving" has 2 syllables: cav-ing. It rhymes with craving and raving, if that helps it stick.

What does caving mean?

verb

  1. To surrender.

    “He caved under pressure.”

  2. To collapse.

    “First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran.”

noun

  1. The recreational sport of exploring caves.
  2. An act of collapsing or caving in.

Synonyms

spelunk

Words that rhyme with caving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cravingravingbravingengravingpavingwavingbehavinglavingsavingshavingslavingmisbehaving

Related words

spelunkunderminesublevelcanyoneeringcave-inspeluncaphobiafootcavecroft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caving"?▾

"Caving" has 2 syllables: cav · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "caving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caving" is /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/.

What does "caving" mean?▾

Caving: To surrender.

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