How to Pronounce Breve

To pronounce "breve", say BREV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹiːv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

breve

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɹiːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breve”

"breve" has 2 syllables: brev-e. It rhymes with kiev and bev, if that helps it stick.

What does breve mean?

noun

  1. A semicircular diacritical mark (˘) placed above a vowel, commonly used to mark its quantity as short.
  2. A double whole note.

Synonyms

micron

Antonyms

macron

Words that rhyme with breve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kievbevmaglevrevbaldevbasayevdevdudayevevkerpedjievkhrushchevkozyrev

Related words

circumflextildediaeresisdiacriticalmacroni-breve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breve"?▾

"Breve" has 2 syllables: brev · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "breve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breve" is /bɹiːv/.

What does "breve" mean?▾

Breve: A semicircular diacritical mark (˘) placed above a vowel, commonly used to mark its quantity as short.

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