How to pronounce garvey
Say it like GAR-vee. Garvey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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US American/ˈɡɑrvi/GAR-vee
UK British/ˈɡɑːvi/GAH-vee
- GAR
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garvey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of garvey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-vee.
What does garvey mean?
noun
- A type of boat which was originally flat-bottomed, reminiscent of a sled, and historically sailed around New Jersey.
Questions about saying garvey
How do you pronounce garvey?
Say GAR-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrvi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garvey?
Garvey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · vee.
Is garvey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɑːvi/ (GAH-vee).