How to pronounce tavern
Say it like TAV-ern. Tavern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAV).
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- TAV
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tavern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tavern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAV-un.
What does tavern mean?
- a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
Where does tavern come from?
From Middle English taverne, from Old French taverne (“wine shop”), from Latin taberna (“inn”).
Words that rhyme with tavern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tavern.
Questions about saying tavern
How do you pronounce tavern?
Say TAV-ern. The American pronunciation is /ˈtævɚn/. In British English it is /ˈtævən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tavern?
Tavern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAV). Broken into parts: TAV · ern.
Is tavern 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 /ˈtævən/ (TAV-un).