How to pronounce reave
Say it like REEV. Reave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reave
American and British speakers say reave in essentially the same way: /riv/ in the US and /riːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEV.
What does reave mean?
- steal goods; take as spoils“During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners”
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Words that rhyme with reave
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Words that sound like reave
Questions about saying reave
How do you pronounce reave?
Say REEV. The American pronunciation is /riv/. In British English it is /riːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reave?
Reave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEV.
Do Americans and Brits say reave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riv/ and the British form is /riːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as reave?
Reave sounds the same as reeve in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.