American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'love' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "love" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "love"

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Simple pronunciation
luhv
IPA transcription
/ləv/
Word frequency
420th

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What does "love" mean?

  1. 1.to have a strong feeling of care and liking for someone or something
  2. 2.to enjoy doing something very much

Examples of "love" in a sentence

  • I love my family.
  • She said she loves him.
  • They are in love.

How common is "love"?

Love is the 420th most common word in English.

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