How to Pronounce Calves

To pronounce "calves", say CALV-es — 2 syllables, IPA /kɑːvz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɑːvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calves”

"calves" has 2 syllables: calv-es. It rhymes with haves and chavs, if that helps it stick.

What does calves mean?

noun

  1. A young cow or bull.
  2. Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine, light-coloured leather used in bookbinding.

noun

  1. The back of the leg below the knee.
  2. The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.

verb

  1. To give birth to a calf
  2. To assist in a cow's giving birth to a calf

Synonyms

bulletcowletcowlingmoggy

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Words that rhyme with calves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haveschavshalvesyugoslavs

Related words

animalscattlefawnsfemalesheiferheifersjuvenileslegs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calves"?▾

"Calves" has 2 syllables: calv · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "calves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calves" is /kɑːvz/.

What does "calves" mean?▾

Calves: A young cow or bull.

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