How to Pronounce Bivalve

To pronounce "bivalve", say BIV-alv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbaɪvælv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbaɪvælv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bivalve”

"bivalve" has 3 syllables: biv-alv-e. It rhymes with valve, if that helps it stick.

What does bivalve mean?

noun

  1. Any mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.
  2. A pericarp in which the seed case opens or splits into two parts or valves.

Words that rhyme with bivalve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

valve

Related words

lamellibranchpelecypodbivalvedpelecypodousmytilusmolluscmusselmollusk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bivalve"?▾

"Bivalve" has 3 syllables: biv · alv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bivalve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bivalve" is /ˈbaɪvælv/.

What does "bivalve" mean?▾

Bivalve: Any mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.

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