How to Pronounce Dives

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈdaɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dives”

"dives" has 2 syllables: div-es. It rhymes with archives and lives, if that helps it stick.

What does dives mean?

noun

  1. A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature.

noun

  1. A jump or plunge into water.

    “the dive of a hawk after prey”

  2. A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.

verb

  1. To swim under water.
  2. To jump into water head-first.

Words that rhyme with dives

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archiveslivesdrivesreviveshiveswivesstivesderivesarriveshousewivesstrivessurvives

Related words

plungeplunkhonkytonklowerdowndeclinefalldishes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dives"?▾

"Dives" has 2 syllables: div · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "dives"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dives" is /ˈdaɪvz/.

What does "dives" mean?▾

Dives: A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature.

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