How to Pronounce Reave

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹiːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reave”

"reave" has 2 syllables: reav-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: reeve — easy to mix up when writing.

What does reave mean?

verb

  1. To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.
  2. To deprive (a person) of something through theft or violence.

Words that rhyme with reave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelieveachieveeveweavereceive

Related words

despoilplunderpillageransackforayriflestriploot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reave"?▾

"Reave" has 2 syllables: reav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "reave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reave" is /ɹiːv/.

What does "reave" mean?▾

Reave: To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.

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