How to pronounce luvvy
Say it like LUHV-ee. Luvvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luvvy 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 luvvy
American and British speakers say luvvy in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvi/ in the US and /ˈlʌvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-ee.
What does luvvy mean?
- An affectionate term of address.“Don't cry luvvy, everything will be OK.”
Where does luvvy come from?
From a phonetic spelling of love + -y; in the second sense, because this (as a term for darling or sweetheart) is perceived as a common utterance of thespians.
Words that rhyme with luvvy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luvvy.
Questions about saying luvvy
How do you pronounce luvvy?
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 luvvy?
Luvvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say luvvy 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.