How to pronounce chevon
Say it like SHEV-un. Chevon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEV).
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- SHEV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chevon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEVSay 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 chevon
American and British speakers say chevon in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛvən/ in the US and /ˈʃɛvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEV-un.
What does chevon mean?
- The meat of a goat.
Where does chevon come from?
US marketing term, from French chèvre (“goat”) + -on, from mutton.
Words that rhyme with chevon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chevon.
Questions about saying chevon
How do you pronounce chevon?
Say SHEV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛvən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chevon?
Chevon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEV). Broken into parts: SHEV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say chevon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛvən/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.