How to pronounce chevy
Say it like SHEV-ee. Chevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEV).
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- SHEV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chevy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chevy
American and British speakers say chevy in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛˌvi/ in the US and /ˈʃɛvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEV-ee.
What does chevy mean?
- annoy continually or chronically“He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked”“This man harasses his female co-workers”
Where does chevy come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chevy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chevy.
Questions about saying chevy
How do you pronounce chevy?
Say SHEV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛˌvi/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chevy?
Chevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEV). Broken into parts: SHEV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chevy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛˌvi/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.