How to Pronounce Bereave

To pronounce "bereave", say BER-eav-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈɹiːv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/bɪˈɹiːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bereave”

"bereave" has 3 syllables: ber-eav-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

What does bereave mean?

verb

  1. To deprive by or as if by violence; to rob; to strip; to benim.
  2. To take away by destroying, impairing, or spoiling; take away by violence.

Words that rhyme with bereave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveeveweave

Related words

deprivebenimreavespoilbedealdespoilredeprivedivest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bereave"?▾

"Bereave" has 3 syllables: ber · eav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bereave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bereave" is /bɪˈɹiːv/.

What does "bereave" mean?▾

Bereave: To deprive by or as if by violence; to rob; to strip; to benim.

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