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How to pronounce arva

Say it like AR-vuh. Arva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).

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US American/ˈɑrvə/AR-vuh
UK British/ˈɑːvə/AH-vuh
  • AR
  • vuh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Arva pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of arva

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: AH-vuh.

What does arva mean?

verb
  1. To have sex with; to fuck.

Where does arva come from?

Likely from charver.

Questions about saying arva

How do you pronounce arva?

Say AR-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrvə/. In British English it is /ˈɑːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in arva?

Arva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · vuh.

Is arva pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːvə/ (AH-vuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).