To pronounce "having", say HAV-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HAV-ing
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"having" has 2 syllables: hav-ing. It rhymes with calving and halving, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: halving — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Having" has 2 syllables: hav · ing.
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