How to Pronounce Thieve

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

thieve

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/θiːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thieve”

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

Sounds exactly like: theave — easy to mix up when writing.

What does thieve mean?

verb

  1. To commit theft.

Synonyms

robsteal

Words that rhyme with thieve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveeveweave

Related words

snitchglomhookcopstealpurloinriflefilch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thieve"?▾

"Thieve" has 2 syllables: thiev · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "thieve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thieve" is /θiːv/.

What does "thieve" mean?▾

Thieve: To commit theft.

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