How to Pronounce Starving

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

starving

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɑːvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “starving”

"starving" has 2 syllables: starv-ing. It rhymes with carving, if that helps it stick.

What does starving mean?

verb

  1. To die; in later use especially to die slowly, waste away.
  2. To die because of lack of food or of not eating.

noun

  1. Starvation

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Words that rhyme with starving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carving

Related words

starvationmalnourishedfamineskinnyfamishedhungerhungryfasting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starving"?▾

"Starving" has 2 syllables: starv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "starving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "starving" is /ˈstɑːvɪŋ/.

What does "starving" mean?▾

Starving: To die; in later use especially to die slowly, waste away.

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