To pronounce "halva", say HALV-a — 2 syllables, IPA /hɑːlˈvɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/hɑːlˈvɑː/
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"halva" has 2 syllables: halv-a. It rhymes with halvah and valva, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: halvah — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Halva" has 2 syllables: halv · a.
The IPA transcription of "halva" is /hɑːlˈvɑː/.
Halva: A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
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