How to Pronounce "halves"
word
ˈhævz
HAVZ
hˈɑːvz
HAAVZ
Definition
'Halves' is the plural form of 'half', meaning two equal parts of a whole. It refers to more than one section that each represents 50% of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhævz
British English
hˈɑːvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAVZ
UK
HAAVZ
Listen in Context
Please cut the cake into two halves.
An orange has two halves.
The two halves of the paper are the same size.
The soccer match has two halves, each lasting 45 minutes.