How to Pronounce Hove

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/həʊv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hove”

"hove" has 2 syllables: hov-e. It rhymes with alcove and rove, if that helps it stick.

What does hove mean?

verb

  1. To remain suspended in air, water etc.; to float, to hover.
  2. To wait, linger.

Words that rhyme with hove

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alcoverovecovedrovetroveclovemangrovedovestoveshrovewovethrove

Related words

haughhoofcopyrighthoffhovedhoverhangehoise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hove"?▾

"Hove" has 2 syllables: hov · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hove"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hove" is /həʊv/.

What does "hove" mean?▾

Hove: To remain suspended in air, water etc.; to float, to hover.

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