How to pronounce selva
Say it like SAYL-vuh. Selva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL).
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- SAYL
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of selva
American and British speakers say selva in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪlvə/ in the US and /ˈseɪlvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYL-vuh.
What does selva mean?
- Heavily forested ground in the Amazon basin.
Where does selva come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese selva, from Latin silva.
Questions about saying selva
How do you pronounce selva?
Say SAYL-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlvə/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selva?
Selva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYL). Broken into parts: SAYL · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say selva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪlvə/ and the British form is /ˈseɪlvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.