To pronounce "mavis", say MAV-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪvɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmeɪvɪs/
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"mavis" has 2 syllables: mav-is. It rhymes with flavous and cavus, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mavis" has 2 syllables: mav · is.
The IPA transcription of "mavis" is /ˈmeɪvɪs/.
Mavis: Song thrush.
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