How to pronounce eave
Say it like EEV. Eave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- EEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eave
American and British speakers say eave in essentially the same way: /iv/ in the US and /iːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: EEV.
What does eave mean?
- Alternative form of eaves (“the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building”)
Where does eave come from?
A back-formation from eaves, from a misinterpretation of the -s ending as forming a plural.
Words that rhyme with eave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eave.
Words that sound like eave
- eve
- yves
Questions about saying eave
How do you pronounce eave?
Say EEV. The American pronunciation is /iv/. In British English it is /iːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eave?
Eave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EEV.
Do Americans and Brits say eave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iv/ and the British form is /iːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as eave?
Eave sounds the same as eve, yves in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.