How to pronounce lavra
Say it like LAV-ruh. Lavra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lavra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAV
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lavra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lavra
American and British speakers say lavra in essentially the same way: /ˈlævrə/ in the US and /ˈlævrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAV-ruh.
What does lavra mean?
- Alternative form of laura.
Questions about saying lavra
How do you pronounce lavra?
Say LAV-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlævrə/. In British English it is /ˈlævrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lavra?
Lavra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV). Broken into parts: LAV · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say lavra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlævrə/ and the British form is /ˈlævrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.