How to Pronounce "jives"
word
JYVZ
JYVZ
Definition
'Jives' can mean to dance the 'jive' style, to agree or match (especially ideas or stories), or (informal, US slang) to talk nonsense or lie.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒaɪv
British English
dʒˈaɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JYVZ
UK
JYVZ
Listen in Context
He jives every Saturday at the dance club.
Her story jives with mine.
He always jives to impress his friends.
That explanation jives perfectly with what we found.