How to pronounce lavy
Say it like LAY-vee. Lavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lavy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay 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 lavy
American and British speakers say lavy in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪvi/ in the US and /ˈleɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-vee.
What does lavy mean?
- A guillemot.
Where does lavy come from?
From Irish lamhaidh, from Old Norse tangvé, langvé.
Words that rhyme with lavy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lavy.
Questions about saying lavy
How do you pronounce lavy?
Say LAY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈleɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lavy?
Lavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say lavy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈleɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.