How to pronounce Davos
Say it like DAH-vohs. Davos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɑvoʊs/DAH-vohs
UK British/ˈdævɒs/DAV-os
- DAH
- vohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Davos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Davos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DAV-os.
What does Davos mean?
proper noun
- A mountain resort and municipality in Grisons, Switzerland, host of the World Economic Forum.
- An annual meeting of business leaders, major politicians, economists, and other celebrities hosted by the World Economic Forum in the town of Davos, Switzerland at the end of January.
Where does Davos come from?
From German Davos.
Questions about saying Davos
How do you pronounce Davos?
Say DAH-vohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑvoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈdævɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Davos?
Davos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · vohs.
Is Davos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdævɒs/ (DAV-os).