How to pronounce lovie
Say it like LUHV-ee. Lovie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lovie
American and British speakers say lovie in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvi/ in the US and /ˈlʌvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-ee.
What does lovie mean?
- Alternative form of lovey (“term of address”).
Where does lovie come from?
From love + -ie.
Words that rhyme with lovie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lovie.
Questions about saying lovie
How do you pronounce lovie?
Say LUHV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvi/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovie?
Lovie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lovie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvi/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.