The word "havened" is a verb referring to seeking shelter or refuge. It is pronounced /ˈheɪvənd/ with the stress on the first syllable. The first sound in "havened" is the "h" sound /h/ followed by the "ay" vowel sound /eɪ/. The second syllable has a short "uh" or schwa sound /ə/. The third syllable begins with a "v" sound /v/, followed by the "eh" vowel sound /ɛ/ and ends with the "d" sound /d/.