How to pronounce reaves
Say it like REEVZ. Reaves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reaves
American and British speakers say reaves in essentially the same way: /rivz/ in the US and /riːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEVZ.
What does reaves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reave How to pronounce reave
Words that rhyme with reaves
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reaves.
Questions about saying reaves
How do you pronounce reaves?
Say REEVZ. The American pronunciation is /rivz/. In British English it is /riːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaves?
Reaves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reaves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rivz/ and the British form is /riːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.