How to Pronounce Gave

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɡeɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gave”

"gave" has 2 syllables: gav-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does gave mean?

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
  2. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

    “I give it a 95% chance of success.”

Synonyms

bendcedeflexmoveyieldestimateguesspredict

Antonyms

resistgetobtainreceivetake

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Words that rhyme with gave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelaveconcavecavedepraveconclaverave

Related words

didshowedthrewundertookwrotetookwentran

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gave"?▾

"Gave" has 2 syllables: gav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gave" is /ɡeɪv/.

What does "gave" mean?▾

Gave: (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

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