How to Pronounce Claves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈklɑveɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “claves”

"claves" has 2 syllables: clav-es. It rhymes with caves and slaves, if that helps it stick.

What does claves mean?

noun

  1. A percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound.

Synonyms

cleavers

Words that rhyme with claves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cavesslavescravesgravesknavesairwavesmicrowavessavesbravesenclavesshavesbehaves

Related words

clapperclapstickwoodblockslapstickscetavajassecastanetknackerclam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "claves"?▾

"Claves" has 2 syllables: clav · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "claves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "claves" is /ˈklɑveɪz/.

What does "claves" mean?▾

Claves: A percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound.

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