How to Pronounce Chive

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tʃaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chive”

"chive" has 2 syllables: chiv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does chive mean?

noun

  1. A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
  2. (in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

Words that rhyme with chive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivearrive

Related words

civeschnittlaughramsononionalliumgarlic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chive"?▾

"Chive" has 2 syllables: chiv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chive" is /tʃaɪv/.

What does "chive" mean?▾

Chive: A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.

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