How to Pronounce Fives

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/faɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fives”

"fives" has 2 syllables: fiv-es. It rhymes with archives and lives, if that helps it stick.

What does fives 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?”

noun

  1. A ball game, somewhat like tennis, played against a wall.
  2. A pair of fives.

Words that rhyme with fives

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archiveslivesdrivesdivesreviveshiveswivesstivesderivesarriveshousewivesstrives

Related words

fivesomepentadcardinalvquintetquintupletquintcinque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fives"?▾

"Fives" has 2 syllables: fiv · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "fives"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fives" is /faɪvz/.

What does "fives" mean?▾

Fives: The digit/figure 5.

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