How to pronounce davenport
Say it like DAV-un-port. Davenport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAV).
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- DAV
- un
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Davenport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of davenport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAV-un-pawt.
What does davenport mean?
- A large sofa, especially a formal one.
- A writing desk, especially a small one.
Questions about saying davenport
How do you pronounce davenport?
Say DAV-un-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈdævənˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈdævənpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in davenport?
Davenport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAV). Broken into parts: DAV · un · port.
Is davenport pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdævənpɔːt/ (DAV-un-pawt).