How to pronounce Nevada
Say it like nuh-VAH-duh. Nevada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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- nuh
- VAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nevada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nevada
American and British speakers say Nevada in essentially the same way: /nəˈvɑdə/ in the US and /nɪˈvɑːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-VAH-duh.
Other ways to say Nevada
Nevada also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- nuh-VAD-uh /nəˈvædə/
What does Nevada mean?
- A state in the western United States. Capital: Carson City. Largest city: Las Vegas.
Where does Nevada come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Nevada, from nevada (“snow-covered”).
Words that rhyme with Nevada
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Nevada.
Questions about saying Nevada
How do you pronounce Nevada?
Say nuh-VAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /nəˈvɑdə/. In British English it is /nɪˈvɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nevada?
Nevada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: nuh · VAH · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say Nevada the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈvɑdə/ and the British form is /nɪˈvɑːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.