How to pronounce hives
Say it like HYVZ. Hives is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hives
American and British speakers say hives in essentially the same way: /haɪvz/ in the US and /haɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYVZ.
What does hives mean?
- Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions.
- plural of hive How to pronounce hive
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hive How to pronounce hive
Where does hives come from?
Uncertain, but frequently connected with heave, even if such a derivation is phonologically difficult.
Words that rhyme with hives
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hives.
Questions about saying hives
How do you pronounce hives?
Say HYVZ. The American pronunciation is /haɪvz/. In British English it is /haɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hives?
Hives is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪvz/ and the British form is /haɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.