How to Pronounce Jiving

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

jiving

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jiving”

"jiving" has 2 syllables: jiv-ing. It rhymes with conniving and thriving, if that helps it stick.

What does jiving mean?

verb

  1. To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
  2. To say in a mocking or taunting manner.

verb

  1. To accord or agree.

    “That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts.”

verb

  1. Alternative spelling of gybe

Synonyms

flout

Words that rhyme with jiving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connivingthrivingstrivingdrivingsurvivingrevivingdivingderivingarrivingshrivingskivingdepriving

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jiving"?▾

"Jiving" has 2 syllables: jiv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "jiving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jiving" is /ˈdʒaɪvɪŋ/.

What does "jiving" mean?▾

Jiving: To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.

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