How to pronounce ave
Say it like AH-vay. Ave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑˌveɪ/AH-vay
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- AH
- vay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does ave mean?
noun
- A salutation.
- An Ave Maria.
- A reverential salutation.
Where does ave come from?
From Latin ave.
Questions about saying ave
How do you pronounce ave?
Say AH-vay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌveɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ave?
Ave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · vay.