How to pronounce nostrovia
Say it like no-STROV-yuh. Nostrovia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROV).
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- no
- STROV
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostrovia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- noKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- STROVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nostrovia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-STROV-yuh.
What does nostrovia mean?
- cheers (a toast)
Questions about saying nostrovia
How do you pronounce nostrovia?
Say no-STROV-yuh. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈstrɑvjə/. In British English it is /nɒˈstrɒvjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostrovia?
Nostrovia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROV). Broken into parts: no · STROV · yuh.
Is nostrovia 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 /nɒˈstrɒvjə/ (no-STROV-yuh).