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