How to Pronounce Leaves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/liːvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leaves”

"leaves" has 2 syllables: leav-es. It rhymes with believes and sheaves, if that helps it stick.

What does leaves mean?

noun

  1. The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.
  2. Anything resembling the leaf of a plant.

verb

  1. To have a consequence or remnant.
  2. To depart; to separate from.

noun

  1. The action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.
  2. The arrangement of balls in play that remains after a shot is made (which determines whether the next shooter — who may be either the same player, or an opponent — has good options, or only poor ones).

Synonyms

foliumdepartforgetleave behind

Words that rhyme with leaves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

believessheavespeevesperceivesheavesthievesinterleavescleavesevesrelievesretrievesachieves

Related words

quitdepartexitleave-taking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leaves"?▾

"Leaves" has 2 syllables: leav · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "leaves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leaves" is /liːvz/.

What does "leaves" mean?▾

Leaves: The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

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