How to Pronounce Staving

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

STAV-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “staving”

"staving" has 2 syllables: stav-ing. It rhymes with craving and raving, if that helps it stick.

What does staving mean?

verb

  1. To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.
  2. (usually with 'in') To break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst.

    “to stave in a cask”

noun

  1. A casing or lining of staves, especially one encircling a water wheel.

Words that rhyme with staving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cravingravingbravingengravingpavingwavingbehavinglavingsavingshavingslavingmisbehaving

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staving"?▾

"Staving" has 2 syllables: stav · ing.

What does "staving" mean?▾

Staving: To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.

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