How to Pronounce Groves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡɹəʊvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “groves”

"groves" has 2 syllables: grov-es. It rhymes with alcoves and coves, if that helps it stick.

What does groves mean?

noun

  1. A small forest.
  2. An orchard of fruit trees.

verb

  1. To cultivate in groves; to grow naturally so as to form groves.
  2. (of trees) To cultivate with periodic harvesting that also serves to create order (gaps and lines of trees) to facilitate further harvesting.

Synonyms

groove

Words that rhyme with groves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alcovescovesdrovesloavesclovesrovesgoavesmauvesseagrovesslovesstoves

Related words

woodletorchardbuncheschannelsclumpsbluffsbouquetsgardens

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "groves"?▾

"Groves" has 2 syllables: grov · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "groves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "groves" is /ɡɹəʊvz/.

What does "groves" mean?▾

Groves: A small forest.

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