How to Pronounce Sheave

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʃiːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sheave”

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

What does sheave mean?

noun

  1. A wheel having a groove in the rim for a rope to work in, and set in a block, mast, or similar; the wheel of a pulley.
  2. A sliding scutcheon for covering a keyhole.

Words that rhyme with sheave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveeveweave

Related words

showersshiverpulleygearnave

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheave"?▾

"Sheave" has 2 syllables: sheav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sheave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sheave" is /ʃiːv/.

What does "sheave" mean?▾

Sheave: A wheel having a groove in the rim for a rope to work in, and set in a block, mast, or similar; the wheel of a pulley.

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