How to Pronounce "paravanes"
word
ˈpɛɹəˌveɪnz
PAIR-uh-vaynz
ˈpærəveɪnz
PARR-uh-vaynz
Definition
Paravanes are underwater devices towed by ships, often used to cut the cables of underwater mines or as stabilizing equipment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹəˌveɪnz
British English
ˈpærəveɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-vaynz
UK
PARR-uh-vaynz
Listen in Context
The navy ship used paravanes to protect itself from underwater mines.
Paravanes are attached to the sides of a ship before entering dangerous waters.
The old museum displays several types of paravanes from World War II.
After attaching the paravanes, the crew double-checked all cables before moving on.