How to Pronounce Reaving

To pronounce "reaving", say REAV-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

REAV-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “reaving”

"reaving" has 2 syllables: reav-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does reaving mean?

verb

  1. To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.
  2. To deprive (a person) of something through theft or violence.

verb

  1. To split, tear, break apart.

noun

  1. An act of pillage or plunder.

Words that rhyme with reaving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingbelievingthievingretrievingachieving

Related words

despoilplunderpillageransackforayriflestriploot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reaving"?▾

"Reaving" has 2 syllables: reav · ing.

What does "reaving" mean?▾

Reaving: To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.

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