How to Pronounce Olives

To pronounce "olives", say OL-iv-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

OL-iv-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “olives”

"olives" has 3 syllables: ol-iv-es.

What does olives mean?

noun

  1. A tree, Olea europaea, cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.
  2. The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).

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How many syllables are in "olives"?▾

"Olives" has 3 syllables: ol · iv · es.

What does "olives" mean?▾

Olives: A tree, Olea europaea, cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.

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