How to pronounce chivy
Say it like CHIV-ee. Chivy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIV).
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- CHIV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chivy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chivy
American and British speakers say chivy in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪvi/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIV-ee.
What does chivy mean?
- Alternative form of chevy.
- Alternative form of chevy.
Where does chivy come from?
A variant of chevy.
Words that rhyme with chivy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chivy.
Questions about saying chivy
How do you pronounce chivy?
Say CHIV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chivy?
Chivy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIV). Broken into parts: CHIV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say chivy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.