How to Pronounce Starves

To pronounce "starves", say STARV-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

STARV-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “starves”

"starves" has 2 syllables: starv-es. It rhymes with scarves and carves, if that helps it stick.

What does starves mean?

verb

  1. To die; in later use especially to die slowly, waste away.
  2. To die because of lack of food or of not eating.

Words that rhyme with starves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scarvescarvesvarves

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starves"?▾

"Starves" has 2 syllables: starv · es.

What does "starves" mean?▾

Starves: To die; in later use especially to die slowly, waste away.

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