How to pronounce erven
Say it like UR-vuhn. Erven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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US American/ˈɝˌvʌn/UR-vuhn
UK British/ˈɜːˌvʌn/UR-vuhn
- UR
- vuhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of erven
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-vuhn.
What does erven mean?
noun
- plural of erf How to pronounce erf
Questions about saying erven
How do you pronounce erven?
Say UR-vuhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝˌvʌn/. In British English it is /ˈɜːˌvʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erven?
Erven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · vuhn.
Is erven 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 /ˈɜːˌvʌn/ (UR-vuhn).