To pronounce "greaves", say GREAV-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
greaves
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"greaves" has 2 syllables: greav-es. It rhymes with believes and leaves, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: grieves — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Greaves" has 2 syllables: greav · es.
Greaves: The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.
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