How to Pronounce "wives"

word

/ˈwaɪvz/

wyvz

/wˈaɪvz/

wyvz

Definition

The plural of "wife," meaning married women in relation to their husbands. It refers to two or more women who are married.

American English

/ˈwaɪvz/

British English

/wˈaɪvz/

wyvz

At the reunion, everyone brought their wives and kids.

A few of the players' wives came to cheer from the stands.

The two wives sat together at dinner.

The men came with their wives.