How to Pronounce "thieving"
word
/ˈθivɪŋ/
THEE-ving
/θˈiːvɪŋ/
thee-VING
Definition
Related to stealing or someone who steals; often used to describe behavior or actions connected to theft.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθivɪŋ/
British English
/θˈiːvɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THEE-ving
UK
thee-VING
Listen in Context
The thieving boy was caught by the police.
She doesn't trust his thieving friends.
The farmer set traps for the thieving animals.
Our lunch kept disappearing—must be some thieving raccoon in the area.