How to Pronounce Wavering

To pronounce "wavering", say WAV-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

WAV-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “wavering”

"wavering" has 3 syllables: wav-er-ing. It rhymes with unwavering and quavering, if that helps it stick.

What does wavering mean?

verb

  1. To sway back and forth; to totter or reel.

    “Flowers wavered in the breeze.”

  2. To flicker, glimmer, quiver, as a weak light.

noun

  1. A state of fluctuation or indecision.

    “the waverings of politicians, trying to please everybody”

adjective

  1. Fluctuating; being in doubt; undetermined; indecisive; uncertain; unsteady.

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Words that rhyme with wavering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwaveringquaveringsavoringfavouringfavoringflavoringdisfavoring

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wavering"?▾

"Wavering" has 3 syllables: wav · er · ing.

What does "wavering" mean?▾

Wavering: To sway back and forth; to totter or reel.

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