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