How to Pronounce Delving

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɛlvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “delving”

"delving" has 2 syllables: delv-ing. It rhymes with shelving and elving, if that helps it stick.

What does delving mean?

verb

  1. To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.
  2. To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

noun

  1. The act of one who delves.

noun

  1. The shaking of tin ore in a sieve held underwater so that the waste flows out, leaving the tin behind.

Synonyms

diginvestigateresearch

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Words that rhyme with delving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shelvingelving

Related words

digdiggingconiesdeep-divedivingdiver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delving"?▾

"Delving" has 2 syllables: delv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "delving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delving" is /ˈdɛlvɪŋ/.

What does "delving" mean?▾

Delving: To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.

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