How to pronounce whorven
Say it like WOR-vun. Whorven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwoʊrvən/WOR-vun
UK British/ˈwɔːvən/WAW-vun
- WOR
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whorven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whorven
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-vun.
What does whorven mean?
verb
- past participle of wharve How to pronounce wharve
Questions about saying whorven
How do you pronounce whorven?
Say WOR-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwoʊrvən/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whorven?
Whorven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · vun.
Is whorven 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 /ˈwɔːvən/ (WAW-vun).