How to pronounce halves
Say it like HAVZ. Halves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hævz/HAVZ
UK British/hɑːvz/HAHVZ
- HAVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of halves
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAHVZ.
What does halves mean?
noun
- plural of half How to pronounce half
- third-person singular simple present indicative of halve How to pronounce halve
Questions about saying halves
How do you pronounce halves?
Say HAVZ. The American pronunciation is /hævz/. In British English it is /hɑːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halves?
Halves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAVZ.
Is halves pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /hɑːvz/ (HAHVZ).