How to Pronounce "daven"
word
ˈdɑːvən
DAH-vuhn
ˈdævən
DAV-uhn
Definition
To say Jewish prayers, usually following traditional rituals, often while standing and rocking gently.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑːvən
British English
ˈdævən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAH-vuhn
UK
DAV-uhn
Listen in Context
Jews daven three times a day.
He goes to synagogue to daven every morning.
She learned to daven from her grandfather.
I prefer to daven at home when I'm not feeling well.