How to Pronounce "olive"
word
/ˈɑɫəv/
AH-liv
/ˈɒlɪv/
OL-iv
Definition
An olive is a small oval fruit that grows on olive trees and is often eaten whole or used to make oil. It can also refer to a greenish-yellow color like the fruit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑɫəv/
British English
/ˈɒlɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-liv
UK
OL-iv
Listen in Context
I put one olive on my salad.
This sauce is made with olive oil.
She wore an olive jacket to school.
I like pizza, but not if it has too many olives on it.