How to Pronounce Lavishing

To pronounce "lavishing", say LAV-ish-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LAV-ish-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lavishing”

"lavishing" has 3 syllables: lav-ish-ing. It rhymes with ravishing, if that helps it stick.

What does lavishing mean?

verb

  1. To give out extremely generously; to squander.

    “They lavished money on the dinner.”

  2. To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.

    “They lavished him with praise.”

Words that rhyme with lavishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ravishing

Related words

prodigalplushovergenerouslucullanmunificentgenerousunsparingrich

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lavishing"?▾

"Lavishing" has 3 syllables: lav · ish · ing.

What does "lavishing" mean?▾

Lavishing: To give out extremely generously; to squander.

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