How to pronounce chavvy
Say it like CHAV-ee. Chavvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAV).
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- CHAV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chavvy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chavvy
American and British speakers say chavvy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃævi/ in the US and /ˈtʃævi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAV-ee.
What does chavvy mean?
- Of or pertaining to a chav or something that a chav might do or use.“Look at that chavvy top she's wearing! It's dreadful!”
Where does chavvy come from?
From chav + -y.
Words that rhyme with chavvy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chavvy.
Questions about saying chavvy
How do you pronounce chavvy?
Say CHAV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃævi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃævi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chavvy?
Chavvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAV). Broken into parts: CHAV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chavvy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃævi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃævi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.