How to Pronounce Heaven

To pronounce "heaven", say HEAV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /hɛvn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hɛvn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heaven”

"heaven" has 2 syllables: heav-en. It rhymes with eleven and leaven, if that helps it stick.

What does heaven mean?

noun

  1. The sky, specifically:
  2. The abode of God or the gods, traditionally conceived as beyond the sky; especially:

verb

  1. To transport to the abode of God, the gods, or the blessed.
  2. To beatify, enchant, or please greatly.

Synonyms

delightdreamparadisepearly gatesXanadukingdom comefirmament

Antonyms

horrornightmarehell

Words that rhyme with heaven

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elevenleavensevendevonbevenbevanchevonevonprevinestefanbeavanbevin

Related words

shangri-laparadisenirvanaedenskymoonamorair

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heaven"?▾

"Heaven" has 2 syllables: heav · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "heaven"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heaven" is /hɛvn/.

What does "heaven" mean?▾

Heaven: The sky, specifically:

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