How to pronounce pavlova
Say it like pav-LOH-vuh. Pavlova has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- pav
- LOH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pavlova pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pavKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pavlova
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pav-LOH-vuh.
What does pavlova mean?
- A meringue dessert usually topped with fruit and cream.
Words that rhyme with pavlova
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pavlova.
Questions about saying pavlova
How do you pronounce pavlova?
Say pav-LOH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /pævˈloʊvə/. In British English it is /pævˈləʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pavlova?
Pavlova has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: pav · LOH · vuh.
Is pavlova pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pævˈləʊvə/ (pav-LOH-vuh).