How to pronounce olives
Say it like OL-ivz. Olives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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US American/ˈɑlɪvz/OL-ivz
UK British/ˈɒlɪvz/OL-ivz
- OL
- ivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of olives
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-ivz.
What does olives mean?
noun
- plural of olive How to pronounce olive
Questions about saying olives
How do you pronounce olives?
Say OL-ivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈɒlɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olives?
Olives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · ivz.
Is olives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒlɪvz/ (OL-ivz).