How to pronounce haver
Say it like HAV-er. Haver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAV).
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- HAV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of haver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAY-vuh.
What does haver mean?
- To hem and haw.
- To talk foolishly; to chatter.
- The cereal grain of cultivated oats (Avena sativa).
- One who has something (in various senses).
- The person who has custody of a document.
Where does haver come from?
Borrowed from Scots haiver.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with haver
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Questions about saying haver
How do you pronounce haver?
Say HAV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhævɚ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haver?
Haver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAV). Broken into parts: HAV · er.
Is haver 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 /ˈheɪvə/ (HAY-vuh).