English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Having Pronunciation
Having is pronounced HA-ving, IPA /ˈhævɪŋ/.
HA-ving
US /ˈhævɪŋ/ · UK /ˈhævɪŋ/
Syllables: HA · ving (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (present participle of have): Owning or experiencing something, and the form of have used to build perfect tenses.
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Having in a Sentence
- Having finished the report, she went home.
- They are having lunch outside.
- He regretted having said anything.
Common Mispronunciations of Having
Not HAY-ving
Short and flat at the front, matching have, with no long ay in it.
Not A-ving
Breathe the h at the start. Dropping it belongs to certain regional accents rather than to the standard form.
Tip: Having as a participle can open a clause, as in having read the letter, which is a construction learners often avoid.
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