How to Pronounce Doves

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dʌvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doves”

"doves" has 2 syllables: dov-es. It rhymes with gloves and shoves, if that helps it stick.

What does doves 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

Words that rhyme with doves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glovesshovesluvslovesspivs

Related words

squabpeacenikcushatpigeonssuckersturtleballoonsbirds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doves"?▾

"Doves" has 2 syllables: dov · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "doves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doves" is /dʌvz/.

What does "doves" mean?▾

Doves: 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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