How to pronounce deva
Say it like DAY-vuh. Deva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay 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 deva
American and British speakers say deva in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪvə/ in the US and /ˈdeɪvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-vuh.
What does deva mean?
- A god in Vedic mythology, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Questions about saying deva
How do you pronounce deva?
Say DAY-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪvə/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deva?
Deva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say deva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪvə/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.