How to Pronounce Civets

To pronounce "civets", say CIV-ets — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

CIV-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “civets”

"civets" has 2 syllables: civ-ets. It rhymes with covets and divots, if that helps it stick.

What does civets mean?

noun

  1. A carnivorous catlike animal, Civettictis civetta, that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.
  2. The musky perfume produced by the animal.

Words that rhyme with civets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

covetsdivotsprivetstrivets

Related words

bricsmikta

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "civets"?▾

"Civets" has 2 syllables: civ · ets.

What does "civets" mean?▾

Civets: A carnivorous catlike animal, Civettictis civetta, that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.

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