To pronounce "carved", say CARV-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /kɑːvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kɑːvd/
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"carved" has 2 syllables: carv-ed. It rhymes with starved and artcarved, if that helps it stick.
verb
“You carve the roast and I'll serve the vegetables.”
adjective
“a carved ivory statue of the Virgin Mary”
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"Carved" has 2 syllables: carv · ed.
The IPA transcription of "carved" is /kɑːvd/.
Carved: To cut.
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