How to pronounce tavy
Say it like TAY-vee. Tavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tavy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tavy
American and British speakers say tavy in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪvi/ in the US and /ˈteɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-vee.
What does tavy mean?
- Swidden
- A slash and burn agricultural technique used in Madagascar.
Words that rhyme with tavy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tavy.
Questions about saying tavy
How do you pronounce tavy?
Say TAY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈteɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tavy?
Tavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say tavy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈteɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.