How to pronounce pavonian
Say it like puh-VOH-nee-un. Pavonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
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- puh
- VOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pavonian 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.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 pavonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-VOH-nee-un.
What does pavonian mean?
- Of or pertaining to the peacock
Where does pavonian come from?
From oblique stem of Latin pāvō, pāvōnis (“peacock, peafowl”) + -ian.
Questions about saying pavonian
How do you pronounce pavonian?
Say puh-VOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /pəˈvoʊniən/. In British English it is /pəˈvəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pavonian?
Pavonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: puh · VOH · nee · un.
Is pavonian 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 /pəˈvəʊniən/ (puh-VOH-nee-un).