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How to Pronounce Sven

Sven / SVEHN /

The name Sven is a Male name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Youth". It is pronounced SVEHN.

Scandinavian Male 1 syllable

Sven is a Scandinavian name meaning "Youth". Old Norse sveinn

Language Scandinavian
Gender Male
Syllables 1
Phonetic SVEHN
IPA ˈsvɛn

Say it as SVEHN. Keep the original Scandinavian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Sven-Göran Eriksson - Football Manager
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How do you pronounce Sven?
Sven is pronounced SVEHN.
What is the correct pronunciation of Sven?
The correct pronunciation of Sven is SVEHN (IPA: ˈsvɛn).
Is Sven a Scandinavian name?
Yes, Sven is a Scandinavian name meaning "Youth".

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