How to pronounce calva
Say it like KAHL-vuh. Calva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHL).
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- KAHL
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calva
American and British speakers say calva in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑlvə/ in the US and /ˈkælvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-vuh.
What does calva mean?
- The calvaria; the dome or roof of the skull.“The excavation turned up one small femur, one broken calva, and one jawbone.”
- Calvados, an apple brandy made in France, or a glass of this brandy.
Where does calva come from?
From Latin calva (“the scalp”).
Questions about saying calva
How do you pronounce calva?
Say KAHL-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlvə/. In British English it is /ˈkælvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calva?
Calva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHL). Broken into parts: KAHL · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say calva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑlvə/ and the British form is /ˈkælvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.