How to pronounce paven
Say it like PAY-vun. Paven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay 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 paven
American and British speakers say paven in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪvən/ in the US and /ˈpeɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-vun.
What does paven mean?
- Alternative form of pavane.
Words that rhyme with paven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paven.
Questions about saying paven
How do you pronounce paven?
Say PAY-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪvən/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paven?
Paven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say paven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪvən/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.