How to pronounce officey
Say it like AW-fih-see. Officey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- fih
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Officey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of officey
American and British speakers say officey in essentially the same way: /ˈɔfɪsi/ in the US and /ˈɒfɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: OF-ih-see.
What does officey mean?
- Officelike; resembling or pertaining to an office.
Where does officey come from?
From office + -y.
Questions about saying officey
How do you pronounce officey?
Say AW-fih-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈɒfɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in officey?
Officey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · fih · see.
Do Americans and Brits say officey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔfɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈɒfɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.