how to pronounce bevy

/ˈbɛv.i/

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bevy is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of bevy in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… schedule with a bevy of non-military …”

meanings of bevy

noun:

A group of women.
A large group or collection.
A group of animals, in particular quail.

bevy frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word bevy occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.