How to pronounce Pavlovian
Say it like pav-LOH-vee-un. Pavlovian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- pav
- LOH
- vee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pavlovian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pavGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Pavlovian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pav-LOH-vee-un.
What does Pavlovian mean?
- Of or relating to the theories of the Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, especially those related to behavioral conditioning.
- A proponent of Pavlov's theories.
Questions about saying Pavlovian
How do you pronounce Pavlovian?
Say pav-LOH-vee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpævˈloʊviən/. In British English it is /ˌpævˈləʊviən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pavlovian?
Pavlovian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: pav · LOH · vee · un.
Is Pavlovian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpævˈləʊviən/ (pav-LOH-vee-un).