How to Pronounce "olives"
word
/ˈɑɫɪvz/
AH-livz
/ˈɒlɪvz/
O-livz
Definition
Small, oval fruits that grow on olive trees, often green or black, and commonly eaten whole or used to make olive oil.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑɫɪvz/
British English
/ˈɒlɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-livz
UK
O-livz
Listen in Context
I like to eat olives with bread.
Green olives taste different from black olives.
We put olives on the pizza.
"Can you pass me those olives? They look so good!"