How to pronounce spivvy
Say it like SPIV-ee. Spivvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIV).
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- SPIV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spivvy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spivvy
American and British speakers say spivvy in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪvi/ in the US and /ˈspɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIV-ee.
What does spivvy mean?
- Of, related to, or resembling a spiv; flashy but often also seedy.
Where does spivvy come from?
From spiv + -y.
Words that rhyme with spivvy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spivvy.
Questions about saying spivvy
How do you pronounce spivvy?
Say SPIV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈspɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spivvy?
Spivvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIV). Broken into parts: SPIV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say spivvy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈspɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.