How to pronounce givey
Say it like GHIV-ee. Givey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce givey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GHIV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Givey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIVSay 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 givey
American and British speakers say givey in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvi/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-ee.
What does givey mean?
- Inclined to give; generous.
Where does givey come from?
From give + -y.
Words that rhyme with givey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of givey.
Questions about saying givey
How do you pronounce givey?
Say GHIV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in givey?
Givey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say givey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.