How to Pronounce Giving

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “giving”

"giving" has 2 syllables: giv-ing. It rhymes with misgiving and unforgiving, if that helps it stick.

What does giving mean?

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
  2. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

    “I give it a 95% chance of success.”

noun

  1. The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
  2. A gift; a benefaction.

adjective

  1. Having the tendency to give; generous

Synonyms

bendcedeflexmoveyieldestimateguesspredict

Antonyms

resistgetobtainreceivetake

Words that rhyme with giving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misgivingunforgivinglivingforgivingthanksgivingrelivingcaregivingsievingoutliving

Related words

generousbigheartedbounteousbountifulhandsomefreehandedbigopenhanded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "giving"?▾

"Giving" has 2 syllables: giv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "giving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "giving" is /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/.

What does "giving" mean?▾

Giving: (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

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