How to pronounce larvae
Say it like LAR-vee. Larvae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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US American/ˈlɑrvi/LAR-vee
UK British/ˈlɑːvi/LAH-vee
- LAR
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larvae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of larvae
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-vee.
What does larvae mean?
noun
- plural of larva How to pronounce larva
Questions about saying larvae
How do you pronounce larvae?
Say LAR-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrvi/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larvae?
Larvae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · vee.
Is larvae pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɑːvi/ (LAH-vee).