English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Halve Pronunciation
Halve is pronounced HAV, IPA /ˈhæv/.
HAV
US /ˈhæv/ · UK /ˈhɑːv/
Syllables: HAV (1 syllable)
verb: To divide something into two equal parts, or to reduce it by half.
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Halve in a Sentence
- Halve the potatoes before you roast them.
- The new route will halve the journey time.
- They plan to halve emissions by 2030.
Common Mispronunciations of Halve
Not HALV
The l is written but never spoken, exactly as in half, calf and palm.
Not HAF
The close buzzes. Half ends on a hiss and halve ends on a v, which is the only thing separating the noun from the verb.
Tip: Halve and have are identical for American speakers, while British speakers lengthen halve to HAHV and keep have short.
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