How to Pronounce "hives"
word
/ˈhaɪvz/
HIVEZ
/hˈaɪvz/
HIVEZ
Definition
A skin condition where itchy, red, and swollen bumps appear suddenly, often caused by an allergy or stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaɪvz/
British English
/hˈaɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIVEZ
UK
HIVEZ
Listen in Context
She got hives after eating strawberries.
He broke out in hives because of the medicine.
If I touch cats, I get hives.
Stress sometimes makes me break out in hives.