haven

/ˈheɪvən/

Syllables ha·ven

Stress HA-ven

Phonics Breakdown

ha

/heɪ/

letter name

ven

/vən/

schwa

Meaning

a safe place; a harbor or refuge

Sound Reference

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ha=/heɪ/(hay) + ven=/vən/(seven)

Example

The small town became a haven for artists.