To pronounce "civvies", say CIVV-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪv.is/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɪv.is/
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"civvies" has 2 syllables: civv-ies. It rhymes with skivvies and civies, if that helps it stick.
noun
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Civvies" has 2 syllables: civv · ies.
The IPA transcription of "civvies" is /ˈsɪv.is/.
Civvies: Civilian clothes
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