How to Pronounce Eaves

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/iːvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eaves”

"eaves" has 2 syllables: eav-es. It rhymes with believes and leaves, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: eves — easy to mix up when writing.

What does eaves mean?

noun

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

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Words that rhyme with eaves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

believesleavessheavespeevesperceivesheavesthievesinterleavescleavesevesrelievesretrieves

Related words

awningscanopiesoverhangsroofeavesdropsoffitparapetrooftop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eaves"?▾

"Eaves" has 2 syllables: eav · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "eaves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eaves" is /iːvz/.

What does "eaves" mean?▾

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

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