How to Pronounce Hives

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/haɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hives”

"hives" has 2 syllables: hiv-es. It rhymes with archives and lives, if that helps it stick.

What does hives mean?

noun

  1. Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions.

Synonyms

nettle-rashurticaria

Words that rhyme with hives

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archiveslivesdrivesdivesreviveswivesstivesderivesarriveshousewivesstrivessurvives

Related words

urticariaurticationuredoapiariesbeehivescastescellscolonies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hives"?▾

"Hives" has 2 syllables: hiv · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "hives"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hives" is /haɪvz/.

What does "hives" mean?▾

Hives: Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions.

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