How to Pronounce Mauve

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/məʊv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mauve”

"mauve" has 2 syllables: mauv-e. It rhymes with suave and salve, if that helps it stick.

What does mauve mean?

noun

  1. A bright purple synthetic dye.
  2. The colour of this dye; a pale purple or violet colour.

adjective

  1. Having a pale purple colour.

Words that rhyme with mauve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suavesalveimprovvaclavfauvenabokovbaryshnikovdovandropovbordenavebranislovchebrikov

Related words

coloredchromaticpurplemauvettemauvanilinemauvelousmagentamurrey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mauve"?▾

"Mauve" has 2 syllables: mauv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mauve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mauve" is /məʊv/.

What does "mauve" mean?▾

Mauve: A bright purple synthetic dye.

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