To pronounce "cleves", say CLEV-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cleves
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CLEV-es
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"cleves" has 2 syllables: clev-es. It rhymes with believes and leaves, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cleves" has 2 syllables: clev · es.
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