How to pronounce halva
Say it like hahl-VAH. Halva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/hɑlˈvɑ/hahl-VAH
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hahl
- VAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does halva mean?
noun
- A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Words that rhyme with halva
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of halva.
Questions about saying halva
How do you pronounce halva?
Say hahl-VAH. The American pronunciation is /hɑlˈvɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halva?
Halva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: hahl · VAH.