forgiving

/fəˈɡɪvɪŋ/

Syllables for·giv·ing

Stress for-GIV-ing

Phonics Breakdown

for

/fə/

schwa

giv

/ɡɪv/

short i

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng nasal

Meaning

willing to forgive; showing kindness after someone does something wrong

Sound Reference

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for=/fə/(forget) + giv=/ɡɪv/(give) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

She has a forgiving nature and rarely stays angry.