How to pronounce loves
Say it like LUHVZ. Loves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of loves
American and British speakers say loves in essentially the same way: /lʌvz/ in the US and /lʌvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHVZ.
What does loves mean?
- plural of love How to pronounce love
- third-person singular simple present indicative of love How to pronounce love
Words that sound like loves
- love's
Questions about saying loves
How do you pronounce loves?
Say LUHVZ. The American pronunciation is /lʌvz/. In British English it is /lʌvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loves?
Loves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say loves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌvz/ and the British form is /lʌvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as loves?
Loves sounds the same as love's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.