How to Pronounce Bereaved

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/bɪˈriːvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bereaved”

"bereaved" has 3 syllables: ber-eav-ed. It rhymes with aggrieved and peeved, if that helps it stick.

What does bereaved 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.

adjective

  1. Having suffered the death of a loved one

    “bereaved relatives”

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Words that rhyme with bereaved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aggrievedpeevedperceivedconceivedheavedachievedreceivedrelievedgrieveddeceivedcleavedmisconceived

Related words

grief-strickensorrowingsorrowfulgrievingmourningstrickenafflictedtroubled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bereaved"?▾

"Bereaved" has 3 syllables: ber · eav · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bereaved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bereaved" is /bɪˈriːvd/.

What does "bereaved" mean?▾

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

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