How to Pronounce Wives

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/waɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wives”

"wives" has 2 syllables: wiv-es. It rhymes with archives and lives, if that helps it stick.

What does wives mean?

noun

  1. A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.
  2. The female of a pair of mated animals.

    “A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen.”

noun

  1. An adult female human.
  2. (collective) All females collectively; womankind.

Synonyms

little womanfemalelady

Antonyms

husbandwere

Words that rhyme with wives

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archiveslivesdrivesdivesreviveshivesstivesderivesarriveshousewivesstrivessurvives

Related words

bridescouplesfemalesfemmeshandcuffshousewiveshusbandsjoint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wives"?▾

"Wives" has 2 syllables: wiv · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "wives"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wives" is /waɪvz/.

What does "wives" mean?▾

Wives: A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

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