How to pronounce peavy
Say it like PEE-vee. Peavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peavy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peavy
American and British speakers say peavy in essentially the same way: /ˈpivi/ in the US and /ˈpiːvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-vee.
What does peavy mean?
- A tool used to manipulate logs, having a thick wooden handle, a steel point, and a curved hooked arm. Similar to a cant-hook, but shorter and stouter, and with a pointed end.
Where does peavy come from?
After Joseph Peavey, a blacksmith from Maine in the United States of America.
Words that rhyme with peavy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peavy.
Questions about saying peavy
How do you pronounce peavy?
Say PEE-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpivi/. In British English it is /ˈpiːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peavy?
Peavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say peavy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpivi/ and the British form is /ˈpiːvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.