How to pronounce cheven
Say it like CHEV-un. Cheven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEV).
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- CHEV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheven
American and British speakers say cheven in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛvən/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEV-un.
What does cheven mean?
- To do the work of a chevener, embroidering hosiery.
Words that rhyme with cheven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheven.
Questions about saying cheven
How do you pronounce cheven?
Say CHEV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛvən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheven?
Cheven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEV). Broken into parts: CHEV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cheven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛvən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.