How to pronounce bevy
Say it like BEV-ee. Bevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEV).
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- BEV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bevy 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 bevy
American and British speakers say bevy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛvi/ in the US and /ˈbɛvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEV-ee.
What does bevy mean?
- A group of animals, especially quail, roe deer or other game.
- A group, especially a large group, and especially a group of attractive girls or women.
- Alternative form of bevvy.
Where does bevy come from?
From Middle English bevey, of uncertain origin, possibly Anglo-Norman.
Words that rhyme with bevy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bevy.
Questions about saying bevy
How do you pronounce bevy?
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 bevy?
Bevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEV). Broken into parts: BEV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bevy 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.