How to pronounce sleave
Say it like SLEEV. Sleave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sleave
American and British speakers say sleave in essentially the same way: /sliv/ in the US and /sliːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLEEV.
What does sleave mean?
- To separate, as threads; to divide, as a collection of threads.
- The knotted or entangled part of silk or thread.
- Silk not yet twisted; floss.
Words that rhyme with sleave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sleave.
Words that sound like sleave
Questions about saying sleave
How do you pronounce sleave?
Say SLEEV. The American pronunciation is /sliv/. In British English it is /sliːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleave?
Sleave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say sleave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sliv/ and the British form is /sliːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sleave?
Sleave sounds the same as sleeve in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.