How to Pronounce "pavlov"
word
ˈpævɫɑv
PAV-lahv
ˈpavlɒf
PAV-lof
Definition
Pavlov usually refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian scientist famous for his experiments with dogs that helped discover classical conditioning in psychology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpævɫɑv
British English
ˈpavlɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAV-lahv
UK
PAV-lof
Listen in Context
Pavlov was a famous Russian scientist.
Many psychology students learn about Pavlov's experiments with dogs.
Pavlov showed that dogs could learn to salivate at the sound of a bell.
Whenever I hear my phone ring, I react like Pavlov's dog.