How to pronounce proven
Say it like PROO-vun. Proven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
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- PROO
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proven
American and British speakers say proven in essentially the same way: /ˈpruvən/ in the US and /ˈpruːvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROO-vun.
What does proven mean?
- established beyond doubt“a proven liar”“a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness”
Where does proven come from?
Morphologically prove + -n.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying proven
How do you pronounce proven?
Say PROO-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpruvən/. In British English it is /ˈpruːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proven?
Proven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say proven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpruvən/ and the British form is /ˈpruːvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.