How to Pronounce Rooves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹuːvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rooves”

"rooves" has 2 syllables: roov-es. It rhymes with grooves and moves, if that helps it stick.

What does rooves mean?

noun

  1. The external covering at the top of a building.

    “The roof was blown off by the tornado.”

  2. The top external level of a building.

    “Let's go up to the roof.”

Synonyms

rooftoptectthatchceiling

Words that rhyme with rooves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groovesmovesapprovesbehoovesimproveshoovesprovesremovesdisprovesdisapprovescountermoves

Related words

houses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rooves"?▾

"Rooves" has 2 syllables: roov · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "rooves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rooves" is /ɹuːvz/.

What does "rooves" mean?▾

Rooves: The external covering at the top of a building.

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