To pronounce "alewives", say AL-ew-iv-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
alewives
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"alewives" has 4 syllables: al-ew-iv-es. It rhymes with archives and lives, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Alewives" has 4 syllables: al · ew · iv · es.
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