English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Ava Pronunciation
Ava is pronounced AY-vuh, IPA /ˈeɪvə/.
AY-vuh
US /ˈeɪvə/
Syllables: AY · vuh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: A female given name that has been among the most popular in English-speaking countries since the 2000s.
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Ava in a Sentence
- Ava started school in September.
- The name Ava climbed the charts for a decade.
- Ava and her cousin share a birthday.
Common Mispronunciations of Ava
Not AH-vuh
Open on the long ay of save, which the single v after it protects.
Not ay-VAH
Hold the beat at the front and let the second syllable fade to uh.
Tip: Ava and Eva match in English, though Eva takes an EE in several other languages.
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