How to pronounce doves
Say it like DUHVZ. Doves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of doves
American and British speakers say doves in essentially the same way: /dʌvz/ in the US and /dʌvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHVZ.
What does doves mean?
- plural of dove How to pronounce dove
Questions about saying doves
How do you pronounce doves?
Say DUHVZ. The American pronunciation is /dʌvz/. In British English it is /dʌvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doves?
Doves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say doves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌvz/ and the British form is /dʌvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.