How to pronounce gave
Say it like GAYV. Gave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gave
American and British speakers say gave in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪv/ in the US and /ɡeɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYV.
What does gave mean?
- simple past of give How to pronounce give
Where does gave come from?
From Middle English gaf, yaf, ȝaf, from Old English ġæf, ġeaf.
Words that rhyme with gave
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Questions about saying gave
How do you pronounce gave?
Say GAYV. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪv/. In British English it is /ɡeɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gave?
Gave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say gave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪv/ and the British form is /ɡeɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.