How to Pronounce "pave"
word
ˈpeɪv
PAYV
pˈeɪv
PAYV
Definition
To cover a surface, usually a road or path, with a hard material so it is smoother to travel on. It can also mean to make something easier for a future action or event (pave the way).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪv
British English
pˈeɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYV
UK
PAYV
Listen in Context
Workers will pave the new road next week.
They used bricks to pave the garden path.
Please do not pave over the flowers when making the sidewalk.
The invention of the internet paved the way for online businesses.