How to pronounce threeven
Say it like THREE-vun. Threeven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREE).
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- THREE
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threeven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of threeven
American and British speakers say threeven in essentially the same way: /ˈθrivən/ in the US and /ˈθriːvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: THREE-vun.
What does threeven mean?
- Divisible by three.“Twenty-seven is a threeven number.”
Where does threeven come from?
Blend of three + even (“divisible by two”).
Words that rhyme with threeven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of threeven.
Questions about saying threeven
How do you pronounce threeven?
Say THREE-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrivən/. In British English it is /ˈθriːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threeven?
Threeven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREE). Broken into parts: THREE · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say threeven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrivən/ and the British form is /ˈθriːvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.