How to pronounce neve
Say it like NEEV. Neve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neve
American and British speakers say neve in essentially the same way: /niv/ in the US and /niːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEEV.
What does neve mean?
- A spendthrift.
Where does neve come from?
From Middle English neve, neave, from Old English nefa (“nephew, grandson”), from Proto-West Germanic *nefō, from Proto-Germanic *nefô (“nephew”), from Proto-Indo-European *népōts.
Words that rhyme with neve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neve.
Questions about saying neve
How do you pronounce neve?
Say NEEV. The American pronunciation is /niv/. In British English it is /niːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neve?
Neve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say neve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /niv/ and the British form is /niːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.