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