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