How to pronounce ava
Say it like AY-vuh. Ava has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
- AY
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ava pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ava
American and British speakers say ava in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪvə/ in the US and /ˈeɪvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-vuh.
What does ava mean?
- Alternative form of kava.
Where does ava come from?
From Portuguese, from the Upper Burmese pronunciation of အင်းဝ (ang:wa.
Questions about saying ava
How do you pronounce ava?
Say AY-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪvə/. In British English it is /ˈeɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ava?
Ava has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ava the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪvə/ and the British form is /ˈeɪvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.