How to pronounce paver
Say it like PAY-ver. Paver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpeɪvɚ/PAY-ver
UK British/ˈpeɪvə/PAY-vuh
- PAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of paver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-vuh.
What does paver mean?
noun
- A flat stone used to pave a pathway, such as a walkway to one's home.“red brick pavers”
- One who paves; one who lays pavement.
- A road paving machine, a machine to lay asphalt on roads.
Where does paver come from?
From pave + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with paver
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Questions about saying paver
How do you pronounce paver?
Say PAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paver?
Paver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · ver.
Is paver 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 /ˈpeɪvə/ (PAY-vuh).