How to pronounce favonian
Say it like fuh-VOH-nee-un. Favonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
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- fuh
- VOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of favonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fuh-VOH-nee-un.
What does favonian mean?
- Pertaining to the west wind.
- Mild, gentle.
Where does favonian come from?
Borrowed from Latin favōniānus, from Favōnius (“the West Wind”), which heralded the beginning of spring.
Questions about saying favonian
How do you pronounce favonian?
Say fuh-VOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /fəˈvoʊniən/. In British English it is /fəˈvəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favonian?
Favonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: fuh · VOH · nee · un.
Is favonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /fəˈvəʊniən/ (fuh-VOH-nee-un).