To pronounce "ivy", say IVY — one syllable, IPA /ˈaɪvi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈaɪvi/
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"ivy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with jivey and ivey, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ivey, ivie — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ivy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "ivy" is /ˈaɪvi/.
Ivy: Any of several woody, climbing or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.
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