How to pronounce kavanah
Say it like kuh-VUHN-uh. Kavanah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHN).
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- kuh
- VUHN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kavanah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kavanah
American and British speakers say kavanah in essentially the same way: /kəˈvʌnə/ in the US and /kəˈvʌnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-VUHN-uh.
What does kavanah mean?
- Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness.
Questions about saying kavanah
How do you pronounce kavanah?
Say kuh-VUHN-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈvʌnə/. In British English it is /kəˈvʌnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kavanah?
Kavanah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHN). Broken into parts: kuh · VUHN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say kavanah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈvʌnə/ and the British form is /kəˈvʌnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.