How to pronounce Suva
Say it like SOO-vuh. Suva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Suva
American and British speakers say Suva in essentially the same way: /ˈsuvə/ in the US and /ˈsuːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-vuh.
What does Suva mean?
- The capital city of Fiji.
Where does Suva come from?
Borrowed from Fijian Suva, from suva (“mound”), from Proto-Central Eastern Oceanic *supa.
Questions about saying Suva
How do you pronounce Suva?
Say SOO-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuvə/. In British English it is /ˈsuːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Suva?
Suva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Suva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsuvə/ and the British form is /ˈsuːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.