How to pronounce classy
Say it like KLAS-ee. Classy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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- KLAS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay 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 classy
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KLAH-see.
What does classy mean?
- elegant and fashionable“classy clothes”“a classy dame”
Where does classy come from?
From class + -y. Piecewise doublet of classic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with classy
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Questions about saying classy
How do you pronounce classy?
Say KLAS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsi/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classy?
Classy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · ee.
Is classy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈklɑːsi/ (KLAH-see).