How to Pronounce "gave"
word
/ˈɡeɪv/
GAYV
/ɡˈeɪv/
GAYV
Definition
Past tense of 'give', meaning to present or hand something to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡeɪv/
British English
/ɡˈeɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAYV
UK
GAYV
Listen in Context
She gave me a book for my birthday.
They gave money to the charity.
He gave his seat to the elderly woman.
I gave him a call but he didn’t answer.