How to Pronounce "mauve"
word
ˈmɔv
MAWV
mˈəʊv
MOHV
Definition
A pale purple color, lighter and softer than regular purple.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔv
British English
mˈəʊv
Simplified Pronunciation
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UK
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Listen in Context
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
The walls of her room are painted mauve.
She bought mauve flowers for the table.
I love how the sunset turns the sky a soft mauve.