I am not an expert in this matter, but I have always pronounced it may-vin. If you check the Oxford dictionary, it seems this is the "right" way to pronounce this word.
http://www.askoxford.com/results/?view=dict&freesearch=maven Wayne On 8/13/07, brad hadfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Just a trivia question... hope you don't mind settling a point of discussion. > > What is the proper pronuciation of the word "Maven"? I have been using > mey-vuhn with the a as in "bacon" or "gate". > > I have heard the a pronounced as in fact or back. > > > Anyone? > > Thanks --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
