How to pronounce tavla
Say it like TAYV-lah. Tavla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYV).
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US American/ˈteɪvlɑ/TAYV-lah
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- TAYV
- lah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tavla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does tavla mean?
noun
- A version of the board game backgammon played widely in Turkey and other countries of the region.
Where does tavla come from?
From Turkish tavla, from Italian tavola, from Latin tabula.
Questions about saying tavla
How do you pronounce tavla?
Say TAYV-lah. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪvlɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tavla?
Tavla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYV). Broken into parts: TAYV · lah.