How to pronounce kavika
Say it like kuh-VEE-kuh. Kavika has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- kuh
- VEE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kavika pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kavika
American and British speakers say kavika in essentially the same way: /kəˈvikə/ in the US and /kəˈviːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-VEE-kuh.
What does kavika mean?
- The Malay apple, Syzygium malaccense.
Where does kavika come from?
Presumably borrowed from Fijian kavika, from Proto-Oceanic *kapika.
Words that rhyme with kavika
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kavika.
Questions about saying kavika
How do you pronounce kavika?
Say kuh-VEE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈvikə/. In British English it is /kəˈviːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kavika?
Kavika has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: kuh · VEE · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say kavika the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈvikə/ and the British form is /kəˈviːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.