How to Pronounce Pelves

To pronounce "pelves", say PELV-es — 2 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

PELV-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pelves”

"pelves" has 2 syllables: pelv-es. It rhymes with elves and themselves, if that helps it stick.

What does pelves mean?

noun

  1. The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.
  2. A funnel-shaped cavity, especially such a cavity in the kidney into which urine passes towards the ureter

Words that rhyme with pelves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pelves"?▾

"Pelves" has 2 syllables: pelv · es.

What does "pelves" mean?▾

Pelves: The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.

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