How to Pronounce Heaved

To pronounce "heaved", say HEAV-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /hiːvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/hiːvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heaved”

"heaved" has 2 syllables: heav-ed. It rhymes with aggrieved and bereaved, if that helps it stick.

What does heaved mean?

verb

To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).
“We heaved the chest-of-drawers on to the second-floor landing.”
To throw, cast.
“The cap'n hove the body overboard.”

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Words that rhyme with heaved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aggrieved bereaved peeved perceived conceived achieved received relieved grieved deceived cleaved misconceived

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heaved"?▾

"Heaved" has 2 syllables: heav · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "heaved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heaved" is /hiːvd/.

What does "heaved" mean?▾

Heaved: To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).

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