To pronounce "cleaved", say CLEAV-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /kliːvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kliːvd/
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"cleaved" has 2 syllables: cleav-ed. It rhymes with aggrieved and bereaved, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cleaved" has 2 syllables: cleav · ed.
The IPA transcription of "cleaved" is /kliːvd/.
Cleaved: Cleft or cloven.
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