How to Pronounce Rove

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɹəʊv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rove”

"rove" has 2 syllables: rov-e. It rhymes with alcove and cove, if that helps it stick.

What does rove mean?

noun

  1. A copper washer upon which the end of a nail is clinched in boatbuilding.
  2. A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and lightly twisted, preparatory to further processing; a roving.

verb

  1. To shoot with arrows (at).
  2. To roam, or wander about at random, especially over a wide area.

Words that rhyme with rove

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alcovecovedrovetroveclovemangrovedovestoveshrovewovethrove

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rove"?▾

"Rove" has 2 syllables: rov · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rove"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rove" is /ɹəʊv/.

What does "rove" mean?▾

Rove: A copper washer upon which the end of a nail is clinched in boatbuilding.

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