How to pronounce cevian
Say it like CHAY-vee-un. Cevian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY).
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- CHAY
- vee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cevian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cevian
American and British speakers say cevian in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃeɪviən/ in the US and /ˈtʃeɪviən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAY-vee-un.
What does cevian mean?
- A line from the vertex of a triangle to a point on the opposite side
Where does cevian come from?
After Giovanni Ceva
Words that rhyme with cevian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cevian.
Questions about saying cevian
How do you pronounce cevian?
Say CHAY-vee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪviən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪviən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cevian?
Cevian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY). Broken into parts: CHAY · vee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cevian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃeɪviən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃeɪviən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.