How to pronounce fava
Say it like FAH-vuh. Fava has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH).
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US American/ˈfɑvə/FAH-vuh
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- FAH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fava pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHSay 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.
What does fava mean?
noun
- A fava bean; a bean (seed or seed pod) of plants of species Vicia faba or the plant itself.
Where does fava come from?
Borrowed from Italian fava.
Words that rhyme with fava
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fava.
Questions about saying fava
How do you pronounce fava?
Say FAH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fava?
Fava has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH). Broken into parts: FAH · vuh.