How do you pronounce "mavis"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪvɪs/ (MAYV-is). In British English: /mˈeɪvɪs/ (M-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪvɪs/ (MAYV-is). In Australian English: /mˈeɪvɪs/ (M-ayv).

Is "mavis" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪvɪs/ (MAYV-is), while in British English it's /mˈeɪvɪs/ (M-ayv).

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mavis

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/ˈmeɪvɪs/

MAYV-is

Syllable Breakdown

meɪvma·ɪsvis

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