how to pronounce elven

/ˈɛlvən/

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elven is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of elven in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… over here with the mclaren elven now …”

meanings of elven

noun:

A female elf, a fairy, nymph; any elf.
An elm.

adjective:

Belonging or relating to elves; elfin.

elven frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word elven occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.