How do you pronounce "carving"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/ (KAHRV-ing). In British English: /kˈɑːvɪŋ/ (K-ahv). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/ (KAHRV-ing). In Australian English: /kˈɑːvɪŋ/ (K-ahv).

Is "carving" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/ (KAHRV-ing), while in British English it's /kˈɑːvɪŋ/ (K-ahv).

How to Pronounce "carving"

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carving

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/ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/

KAHRV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrvcarv·ɪŋing

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