How to Pronounce "lavender"
word
/ˈɫævəndɝ/
LAV-uhn-dur
/lˈævəndɐ/
LAV-uhn-duh
Definition
A type of small purple flower known for its pleasant scent, often used in perfumes, oils, and as a color name, describing a light purple shade.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫævəndɝ/
British English
/lˈævəndɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAV-uhn-dur
UK
LAV-uhn-duh
Listen in Context
The lavender smells very nice.
She put lavender in her bath to relax.
My favorite color is lavender.
You can see fields of lavender in the south of France every summer.