How to Pronounce Pavonine

To pronounce "pavonine", say PAV-on-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpævəˌnaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpævəˌnaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pavonine”

"pavonine" has 4 syllables: pav-on-in-e.

What does pavonine mean?

noun

  1. Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock.
  2. Any bird from the family Pavonidae.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its family Pavonidae, including the peafowl.
  2. Possessing the coloring or iridescence of a peacock feather.

Related words

phasianidpasserinepicinepetroicidpasseridanviduinecolumbinepteropine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pavonine"?▾

"Pavonine" has 4 syllables: pav · on · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pavonine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pavonine" is /ˈpævəˌnaɪn/.

What does "pavonine" mean?▾

Pavonine: Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock.

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