How do you pronounce "maven"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪvən/ (MAYV-uhn). In British English: /mˈeɪvən/ (M-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪvən/ (MAYV-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈavən/ (M).

Is "maven" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪvən/ (MAYV-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈeɪvən/ (M-ayv).

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maven

/ˈmeɪvən/

MAYV-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

meɪvma·ənven

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