How to pronounce koliva
Say it like KOL-ih-vuh. Koliva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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US American/ˈkɑlɪvə/KOL-ih-vuh
UK British/ˈkɒlɪvə/KOL-ih-vuh
- KOL
- ih
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koliva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of koliva
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-ih-vuh.
What does koliva mean?
noun
- A dish made of sweetened boiled wheat, optionally mixed with nuts and spices, and used in Eastern Orthodox rituals to commemorate the dead or at slava.
Questions about saying koliva
How do you pronounce koliva?
Say KOL-ih-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɪvə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koliva?
Koliva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · ih · vuh.
Is koliva pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒlɪvə/ (KOL-ih-vuh).