How to Pronounce "wives"
word
/ˈwaɪvz/
wyvz
/wˈaɪvz/
wyvz
Definition
The plural of "wife," meaning married women in relation to their husbands. It refers to two or more women who are married.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwaɪvz/
British English
/wˈaɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wyvz
UK
wyvz
Listen in Context
At the reunion, everyone brought their wives and kids.
A few of the players' wives came to cheer from the stands.
The two wives sat together at dinner.
The men came with their wives.