How to Pronounce "sieve"
word
ˈsɪv
SIV
sˈɪv
SIV
Definition
A sieve is a kitchen or laboratory tool with a mesh or holes, used to separate fine particles from larger ones by shaking or pouring things through it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪv
British English
sˈɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
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SIV
UK
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Listen in Context
Pour the flour through a sieve to remove lumps.
You need a sieve to wash rice before cooking.
She uses a sieve when baking cakes.
My memory is like a sieve these days—I keep forgetting everything!