How to Pronounce Eave

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/iːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eave”

"eave" has 2 syllables: eav-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: eve, yves — easy to mix up when writing.

What does eave mean?

noun

  1. Eaves: the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

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Words that rhyme with eave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveeveweave

Related words

overhangtroughseaveseavedsoffitroofgableeaving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eave"?▾

"Eave" has 2 syllables: eav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "eave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eave" is /iːv/.

What does "eave" mean?▾

Eave: Eaves: the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

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