mavis
MAY-vis
mayvis
/ˈmeɪvɪs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “mavis” is spelled “mayvis”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | m | ay | v | i | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /m/ | /eɪ/ | /v/ | /ɪ/ | /s/ |
English writes “mavis” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“mayvis” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “mavis”
thismissofficekissparisangeleslouispisslewisdennis
“mavis” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “mavis”?
“mavis” is pronounced MAY-vis — IPA /ˈmeɪvɪs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “mayvis”.
How many syllables are in “mavis”?
“mavis” has 2 syllables: MAY-vis (the capitalized syllable is stressed).