How to pronounce moves
Say it like MOOVZ. Moves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOOVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of moves
American and British speakers say moves in essentially the same way: /muvz/ in the US and /muːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOOVZ.
What does moves mean?
- plural of move How to pronounce move
- A good ability to dance.“Check out the guy on the dancefloor, he's got seriously good moves.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of move How to pronounce move
Questions about saying moves
How do you pronounce moves?
Say MOOVZ. The American pronunciation is /muvz/. In British English it is /muːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moves?
Moves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOOVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say moves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /muvz/ and the British form is /muːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.