How to pronounce wavy
Say it like WAY-vee. Wavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wavy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WAY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wavy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 wavy
American and British speakers say wavy in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪvi/ in the US and /ˈweɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-vee.
What does wavy mean?
- Rising or swelling in waves.“wavy seas”
- Full of waves.“wavy swimming pool”
- Moving to and fro; undulating.“wavy bridge”
- Alternative form of wavey (goose).
Where does wavy come from?
From wave + -y.
Words that rhyme with wavy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wavy.
Questions about saying wavy
How do you pronounce wavy?
Say WAY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wavy?
Wavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say wavy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈweɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.