How to pronounce juvie
Say it like JOO-vee. Juvie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juvie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of juvie
American and British speakers say juvie in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuvi/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-vee.
What does juvie mean?
- Synonym of juvenile hall (a youth detention center).
- A minor (youth); especially, synonym of juvenile delinquent.
Where does juvie come from?
From juvenile + -ie with elision; morphologically analogous to bougie = bourgeoisie + -ie/-y.
Words that rhyme with juvie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of juvie.
Questions about saying juvie
How do you pronounce juvie?
Say JOO-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuvi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juvie?
Juvie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say juvie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuvi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.