How to pronounce craven
Say it like KRAY-vun. Craven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of craven
American and British speakers say craven in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪvən/ in the US and /ˈkreɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAY-vun.
What does craven mean?
- Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
Where does craven come from?
From Middle English cravant, either borrowed from Old French cravanté (“defeated”), past participle of cravanter (ultimately from Latin crepare), or a modification of creaunt (“defeated”) after craven (“to crave”).
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Words that rhyme with craven
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Questions about saying craven
How do you pronounce craven?
Say KRAY-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪvən/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craven?
Craven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say craven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪvən/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.