Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i've

/aɪv/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.72 in modern English

Syllables: i've
IPA: /aɪv/

6

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

contraction

Contraction of I + have.

Derived Forms

I'ven't

Phrases

I've got your nose

Frequently Paired Words

I'd've I'd you've he's she's it's they've

Synonyms

chave

Rhymes With

dr. dérive power four power five massey drive for land's sakes alive eli5

Questions

How do you pronounce i've?: The recorded pronunciation is /aɪv/.
What does i've mean?: Contraction of I + have.

How to pronounce i've

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