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How to pronounce neva

Say it like NAY-vuh. Neva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).

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US American/ˈneɪvə/NAY-vuh
UK British/ˈneɪvə/NAY-vuh
  • NAY
  • vuh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Neva pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of neva

American and British speakers say neva in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪvə/ in the US and /ˈneɪvə/ in the UK.

British respelling: NAY-vuh.

What does neva mean?

adverb
  1. Pronunciation spelling of never.

Questions about saying neva

How do you pronounce neva?

Say NAY-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪvə/. In British English it is /ˈneɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in neva?

Neva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · vuh.

Do Americans and Brits say neva the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪvə/ and the British form is /ˈneɪvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).