How to pronounce civvies
Say it like SIV-eez. Civvies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV).
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- SIV
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Civvies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of civvies
American and British speakers say civvies in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪviz/ in the US and /ˈsɪviz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIV-eez.
What does civvies mean?
Questions about saying civvies
How do you pronounce civvies?
Say SIV-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪviz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪviz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in civvies?
Civvies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV). Broken into parts: SIV · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say civvies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪviz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪviz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.