How to pronounce fives
Say it like FYVZ. Fives is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fives
American and British speakers say fives in essentially the same way: /faɪvz/ in the US and /faɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYVZ.
What does fives mean?
- plural of five How to pronounce five
- A ball game, somewhat like tennis, played against a wall.
- A pair of fives.
- The cells located on the fourth floor.
Words that rhyme with fives
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fives.
Questions about saying fives
How do you pronounce fives?
Say FYVZ. The American pronunciation is /faɪvz/. In British English it is /faɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fives?
Fives is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say fives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /faɪvz/ and the British form is /faɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.