How to pronounce mavis
Say it like MAY-vis. Mavis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- vis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mavis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- visKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mavis
American and British speakers say mavis in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪvɪs/ in the US and /ˈmeɪvɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-vis.
What does mavis mean?
- song thrush
Where does mavis come from?
From Middle English mavys, from Anglo-Norman mauvis, from Old French mauvis (“song thrush”).
Questions about saying mavis
How do you pronounce mavis?
Say MAY-vis. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪvɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mavis?
Mavis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · vis.
Do Americans and Brits say mavis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪvɪs/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪvɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.