How to pronounce alevin
Say it like AL-uh-vun. Alevin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alevin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alevin
American and British speakers say alevin in essentially the same way: /ˈæləvən/ in the US and /ˈæləvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh-vun.
What does alevin mean?
- Newly hatched fish, especially salmon.
Where does alevin come from?
Borrowed from French alevin.
Questions about saying alevin
How do you pronounce alevin?
Say AL-uh-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləvən/. In British English it is /ˈæləvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alevin?
Alevin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say alevin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləvən/ and the British form is /ˈæləvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.