How to pronounce salvia
Say it like SAL-vee-uh. Salvia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- vee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salvia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salvia
American and British speakers say salvia in essentially the same way: /ˈsælviə/ in the US and /ˈsælviə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-vee-uh.
What does salvia mean?
- A plant in the genus Salvia, such as sage.
- Salvia divinorum, a plant used for its hallucinogenic properties; diviner's sage.
Where does salvia come from?
Borrowed from translingual Salvia, in turn from Latin salvia (“sage”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying salvia
How do you pronounce salvia?
Say SAL-vee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælviə/. In British English it is /ˈsælviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salvia?
Salvia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · vee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say salvia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsælviə/ and the British form is /ˈsælviə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.