How to Pronounce Gloves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡlʌvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gloves”

"gloves" has 2 syllables: glov-es. It rhymes with doves and shoves, if that helps it stick.

What does gloves mean?

noun

  1. An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

    “I wore gloves to keep my hands warm.”

  2. A baseball mitt.

verb

  1. To catch the ball in a baseball mitt.

    “He gloved the line drive for the third out.”

  2. To put a glove or gloves on.

    “Maxwell gloved his hand so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints, then pulled the trigger.”

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Words that rhyme with gloves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dovesshovesluvslovesspivs

Related words

handshutchmittensmittspvcpvcstongsgauntlets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gloves"?▾

"Gloves" has 2 syllables: glov · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "gloves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gloves" is /ɡlʌvz/.

What does "gloves" mean?▾

Gloves: An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

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