How to Pronounce Hooves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/huvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hooves”

"hooves" has 2 syllables: hoov-es. It rhymes with grooves and moves, if that helps it stick.

What does hooves mean?

noun

  1. The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.
  2. The human foot.

    “Get your hooves off me!”

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Words that rhyme with hooves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groovesmovesapprovesbehoovesimprovesprovesremovesdisprovesdisapprovesroovescountermoves

Related words

clogsclovenfeetshoesunshodhindquartersforelegshind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hooves"?▾

"Hooves" has 2 syllables: hoov · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "hooves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hooves" is /huvz/.

What does "hooves" mean?▾

Hooves: The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

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