How to pronounce hrivna
Say it like huh-RIV-nuh. Hrivna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIV).
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- huh
- RIV
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hrivna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hrivna
American and British speakers say hrivna in essentially the same way: /həˈrɪvnə/ in the US and /həˈrɪvnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RIV-nuh.
What does hrivna mean?
- Alternative spelling of hryvnia.
Questions about saying hrivna
How do you pronounce hrivna?
Say huh-RIV-nuh. The American pronunciation is /həˈrɪvnə/. In British English it is /həˈrɪvnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hrivna?
Hrivna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIV). Broken into parts: huh · RIV · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say hrivna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈrɪvnə/ and the British form is /həˈrɪvnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.