How to Pronounce Riving

To pronounce "riving", say RIV-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

6

Letters

RIV-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “riving”

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

What does riving mean?

verb

  1. To tear apart by force; to rend; to split; to cleave.
  2. To pierce or cleave with a weapon.

noun

  1. A strip of a townfield.
  2. A piece of split wood.

Synonyms

cleaverendsplit

Words that rhyme with riving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connivingthrivingstrivingjivingdrivingsurvivingrevivingdivingderivingarrivingshrivingskiving

Related words

rendcleavepullsplitriprendingheadrigthorough

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riving"?▾

"Riving" has 2 syllables: riv · ing.

What does "riving" mean?▾

Riving: To tear apart by force; to rend; to split; to cleave.

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