To pronounce "wharves", say WHARV-es — 2 syllables, IPA /(h)wɔː(ɹ)vz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"wharves" has 2 syllables: wharv-es. It rhymes with dwarves and corves, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wharves" has 2 syllables: wharv · es.
The IPA transcription of "wharves" is /(h)wɔː(ɹ)vz/.
Wharves: A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.
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