How to Pronounce Halve

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

halve

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/hɑːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “halve”

"halve" has 2 syllables: halv-e. It rhymes with have and calve, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: have — easy to mix up when writing.

What does halve mean?

verb

  1. To reduce to half the original amount.
  2. To divide into two halves.

Synonyms

dichotomizedimidiate

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Words that rhyme with halve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

havecalvenavflav-amiravjahveh

Related words

lengthwisedividesplitreducingreduceparttertiatemediate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halve"?▾

"Halve" has 2 syllables: halv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "halve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "halve" is /hɑːv/.

What does "halve" mean?▾

Halve: To reduce to half the original amount.

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