Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'ave

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.04 in modern English

Syllables: 'ave
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Pronunciation spelling of have.

Etymology

A representation of the pronunciation of have by someone whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition (/h/).

Inflected Forms

'as (present, singular) 'avin' (participle, present) 'ad (participle, past) 'ad (past)

Phrases

'ave it

Questions

What does 'ave mean?: Pronunciation spelling of have.
Where does 'ave come from?: A representation of the pronunciation of have by someone whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition (/h/).

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