How to pronounce bevvy
Say it like BEV-ee. Bevvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bevvy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bevvy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bevvy
American and British speakers say bevvy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛvi/ in the US and /ˈbɛvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEV-ee.
What does bevvy mean?
- To get drunk.
Where does bevvy come from?
Clipping of beverage + -y (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with bevvy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bevvy.
Words that sound like bevvy
Questions about saying bevvy
How do you pronounce bevvy?
Say BEV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛvi/. In British English it is /ˈbɛvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bevvy?
Bevvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEV). Broken into parts: BEV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bevvy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛvi/ and the British form is /ˈbɛvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bevvy?
Bevvy sounds the same as bevy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.