How to Pronounce Forgave

To pronounce "forgave", say FORG-av-e — 3 syllables, IPA /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡeɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡeɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “forgave”

"forgave" has 3 syllables: forg-av-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does forgave mean?

verb

  1. To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

    “Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.”

  2. To accord forgiveness.

Words that rhyme with forgave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelaveconcavecavedepraveconclaverave

Related words

pardonedapologizedrepentedconfessedapologisedrepaidforgivenessbetrayed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forgave"?▾

"Forgave" has 3 syllables: forg · av · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "forgave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forgave" is /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡeɪv/.

What does "forgave" mean?▾

Forgave: To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

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