How to Pronounce Weave

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/wiːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “weave”

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

What does weave mean?

noun

  1. A type or way of weaving.

    “That rug has a very tight weave.”

  2. Human or artificial hair worn to alter one's appearance, either to supplement or to cover the natural hair.

verb

  1. To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.

    “This loom weaves yarn into sweaters.”

  2. To spin a cocoon or a web.

    “Spiders weave beautiful but deadly webs.”

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Words that rhyme with weave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveevereceive

Related words

threadtissueinterweavemeanderwindwavertwillweft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weave"?▾

"Weave" has 2 syllables: weav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "weave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weave" is /wiːv/.

What does "weave" mean?▾

Weave: A type or way of weaving.

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