How to pronounce vivas
Say it like VEE-vuz. Vivas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- vuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vivas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vivas
American and British speakers say vivas in essentially the same way: /ˈvivəz/ in the US and /ˈviːvəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-vuz.
What does vivas mean?
- plural of viva How to pronounce viva
Questions about saying vivas
How do you pronounce vivas?
Say VEE-vuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvivəz/. In British English it is /ˈviːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vivas?
Vivas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · vuz.
Do Americans and Brits say vivas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvivəz/ and the British form is /ˈviːvəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.