How to Pronounce Dove

To pronounce "dove", say DOV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dʌv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/dʌv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dove”

"dove" has 2 syllables: dov-e. It rhymes with alcove and love, if that helps it stick.

What does dove mean?

noun

  1. A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.
  2. A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict.

Synonyms

columbidcolumbiformculverpigeon

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Words that rhyme with dove

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alcoveloverovecoveshovedrovetroveaboveclovemangrove

Related words

squabpeacenikpigeoncushatbirdturtlecotscooing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dove"?▾

"Dove" has 2 syllables: dov · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dove"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dove" is /dʌv/.

What does "dove" mean?▾

Dove: A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

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