How to Pronounce Five

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/fɑev/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “five”

"five" has 2 syllables: fiv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does five mean?

noun

  1. The digit/figure 5.

    “He wrote a five followed by four zeroes.”

  2. A banknote with a denomination of five units of currency. See also fiver.

    “Can anyone here change a five?”

numeral

  1. A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.
  2. Describing a group or set with five elements.

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Words that rhyme with five

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivearrive

Related words

fivesomepentadcardinalvquintetquintupletquintcinque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "five"?▾

"Five" has 2 syllables: fiv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "five"?▾

The IPA transcription of "five" is /fɑev/.

What does "five" mean?▾

Five: The digit/figure 5.

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