How to pronounce Davy
Say it like DAY-vee. Davy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
- DAY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Davy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Davy
American and British speakers say Davy in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪvi/ in the US and /ˈdeɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-vee.
What does Davy mean?
- An affidavit, a legally binding statement or oath“Rather than testify in open court, each sailor posted a davy before sailing off.”
- A Davy lamp, a type of safety lamp.“The miner knew the old davy was safer than any open flame, but far riskier than a modern flashlight.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- humphrey davy
- sir humphrey davy
Words that rhyme with Davy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Davy.
Words that sound like Davy
Questions about saying Davy
How do you pronounce Davy?
Say DAY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Davy?
Davy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say Davy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Davy?
Davy sounds the same as Davey, devi, davie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.