How to pronounce vulva
Say it like VUUL-vuh. Vulva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUUL).
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- VUUL
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vulva
American and British speakers say vulva in essentially the same way: /ˈvʊlvə/ in the US and /ˈvʊlvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VUUL-vuh.
What does vulva mean?
- A protrusion on the side of a nematode.
Where does vulva come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin vulva, earlier volva (“womb, female sexual organ”), probably from volvō (“to turn, wrap around”).
Questions about saying vulva
How do you pronounce vulva?
Say VUUL-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvʊlvə/. In British English it is /ˈvʊlvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulva?
Vulva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUUL). Broken into parts: VUUL · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say vulva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvʊlvə/ and the British form is /ˈvʊlvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.