How to pronounce maven
Say it like MAY-vun. Maven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maven
American and British speakers say maven in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪvən/ in the US and /ˈmeɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-vun.
What does maven mean?
- An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
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Questions about saying maven
How do you pronounce maven?
Say MAY-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪvən/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maven?
Maven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say maven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪvən/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.