How to Pronounce Roving

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roving”

"roving" has 2 syllables: rov-ing. It rhymes with coving and droving, if that helps it stick.

What does roving mean?

verb

  1. To shoot with arrows (at).
  2. To roam, or wander about at random, especially over a wide area.

noun

  1. A long and narrow bundle of fibre, usually used to spin woollen yarn.
  2. The process of giving the first twist to yarn.

adjective

  1. Wandering freely.

    “His roving eyes never focused on anything specific.”

Synonyms

wandering

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Words that rhyme with roving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

covingdrovingstovingshrovinghoving

Related words

wanderingvagabondagenomadicperegrinemobileunsettledroaminghomeless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roving"?▾

"Roving" has 2 syllables: rov · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "roving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roving" is /ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/.

What does "roving" mean?▾

Roving: To shoot with arrows (at).

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