How to pronounce forgives
Say it like fer-GHIVZ. Forgives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIVZ).
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US American/fɚˈɡɪvz/fer-GHIVZ
UK British/fəˈɡɪvz/fuh-GHIVZ
- fer
- GHIVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- GHIVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forgives
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-GHIVZ.
What does forgives mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forgive How to pronounce forgive
Questions about saying forgives
How do you pronounce forgives?
Say fer-GHIVZ. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈɡɪvz/. In British English it is /fəˈɡɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgives?
Forgives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIVZ). Broken into parts: fer · GHIVZ.
Is forgives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fəˈɡɪvz/ (fuh-GHIVZ).