How to pronounce pavane
Say it like puh-VAHN. Pavane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHN).
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- puh
- VAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pavane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pavane
American and British speakers say pavane in essentially the same way: /pəˈvɑn/ in the US and /pəˈvɑːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-VAHN.
What does pavane mean?
- A musical style characteristic of the 16th and 17th centuries.
- A moderately slow, courtly processional dance in duple time/meter.
- To dance the pavane.
Where does pavane come from?
From French pavane, from dialectal Italian pavana, contraction of the older padovana, feminine of padovano, meaning from the city of Padua (Italian Padova, dialectal form Pava).
Words that rhyme with pavane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pavane.
Questions about saying pavane
How do you pronounce pavane?
Say puh-VAHN. The American pronunciation is /pəˈvɑn/. In British English it is /pəˈvɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pavane?
Pavane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHN). Broken into parts: puh · VAHN.
Do Americans and Brits say pavane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈvɑn/ and the British form is /pəˈvɑːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.