How to Pronounce Staves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/steɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “staves”

"staves" has 2 syllables: stav-es. It rhymes with caves and slaves, if that helps it stick.

What does staves mean?

noun

  1. (plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
  2. (plural staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.

Synonyms

personnelstave

Words that rhyme with staves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cavesslavescravesgravesclavesknavesairwavesmicrowavessavesbravesenclavesshaves

Related words

rungroundlagbatonsbatsclubscrewsflukes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staves"?▾

"Staves" has 2 syllables: stav · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "staves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "staves" is /steɪvz/.

What does "staves" mean?▾

Staves: (plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.

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