How to pronounce byhove
Say it like bih-HOHV. Byhove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHV).
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- bih
- HOHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Byhove pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HOHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of byhove
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-HOHV.
What does byhove mean?
- To suit; to befit.
Where does byhove come from?
From Middle English behoven, from Old English behōfian (“to need”), from behōf (“advantage, behoof, profit; need”).
Words that rhyme with byhove
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Questions about saying byhove
How do you pronounce byhove?
Say bih-HOHV. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈhoʊv/. In British English it is /bɪˈhəʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in byhove?
Byhove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHV). Broken into parts: bih · HOHV.
Is byhove pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈhəʊv/ (bih-HOHV).