How to Pronounce “dove

word

/ˈdəv/, /ˈdoʊv/
duhv (bird), dohv (past tense)
/ˈdʌv/, /ˈdəʊv/
duhv (bird), dohv (past tense)

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdəv/, /ˈdoʊv/

British English

/ˈdʌv/, /ˈdəʊv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

duhv (bird), dohv (past tense)

UK

duhv (bird), dohv (past tense)

Listen in Context

The dove is a symbol of peace.

A white dove flew over the park.

They released a dove at the wedding ceremony.

In politics, she's seen as a real dove who always prefers negotiation over conflict.