How to Pronounce Hive

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

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Syllables

4

Letters

/haɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hive”

"hive" has 2 syllables: hiv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does hive mean?

noun

  1. A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees.
  2. The bees of one hive; a swarm of bees.

verb

  1. To enter or possess a hive.
  2. To form a hive-like entity.

Words that rhyme with hive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivearrive

Related words

beehiveapiaryswarmbeetledaycareshipsectioncluster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hive"?▾

"Hive" has 2 syllables: hiv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hive" is /haɪv/.

What does "hive" mean?▾

Hive: A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees.

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