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Do you pronounce the V in eavesdrop?

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Answered Oct 05, 2026
Yes, you clearly pronounce the "v" sound in the word "eavesdrop" (phonetically represented as /ˈiːvz.drɒp/). The word is formed by combining the plural noun "eaves" with the verb "drop," and the voiced "v" sound from the end of "eaves" is retained directly before the "drop" syllable. Proper pronunciation ensures the word is not confused with other phonemes, maintaining the crisp transition from the long "e" vowel through the voiced labiodental fricative "v" into the plosive "drop" conclusion.
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