To pronounce "tevye", say TEVY-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tevye
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TEVY-e
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"tevye" has 2 syllables: tevy-e. It rhymes with heavy and levee, if that helps it stick.
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"Tevye" has 2 syllables: tevy · e.
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