How to pronounce mauve
Say it like MOHV. Mauve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Rhymes with grove in American English: 'mohv'.
Mauve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mauve
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHV.
Other ways to say mauve
Mauve also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MAWV /mɔv/
What does mauve mean?
- Having a pale purple color.
- A pale purple or violet color, like the color of the dye after it has faded.
Where does mauve come from?
Borrowed from French mauve (“mallow”), from Latin malva, which has a purple color.
Words that rhyme with mauve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mauve.
Questions about saying mauve
How do you pronounce mauve?
Say MOHV. The American pronunciation is /moʊv/. In British English it is /məʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mauve?
Mauve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHV.
Is mauve pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊv/ (MOHV).