word
chevron
SHEV-run
ˈʃɛvrənListen
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Syllable breakdown
chevron
Dictionary meaning
In heraldry, an inverted V-shaped charge on a shield.
History and origin
Old French — 'chevron' (rafter).
Common mispronunciations
SHEV-ronsheh-VRON
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