How to pronounce spivvery
Say it like SPIV-uh-ree. Spivvery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIV).
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- SPIV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spivvery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spivvery
American and British speakers say spivvery in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈspɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIV-uh-ree.
What does spivvery mean?
- Behaviour characteristic of a spiv; crookery, petty crime.
Where does spivvery come from?
From spiv + -ery.
Words that rhyme with spivvery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spivvery.
Questions about saying spivvery
How do you pronounce spivvery?
Say SPIV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈspɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spivvery?
Spivvery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIV). Broken into parts: SPIV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say spivvery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈspɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.