How to Pronounce Larva

To pronounce "larva", say LARV-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɑː.və/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈlɑː.və/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “larva”

"larva" has 2 syllables: larv-a. It rhymes with arva and marva, if that helps it stick.

What does larva mean?

noun

  1. An early stage of growth for some insects and amphibians, in which after hatching from their egg, insects are wingless and resemble a caterpillar or grub, and amphibians lack limbs and resemble fish.
  2. An animal in the aforementioned stage.

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Words that rhyme with larva

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arvamarvadelmarvanarva

Related words

pupaprocercoidhexapodpilidiumtrochosphereplerocercoidcysticercoidcaterpillar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "larva"?▾

"Larva" has 2 syllables: larv · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "larva"?▾

The IPA transcription of "larva" is /ˈlɑː.və/.

What does "larva" mean?▾

Larva: An early stage of growth for some insects and amphibians, in which after hatching from their egg, insects are wingless and resemble a caterpillar or grub, and amphibians lack limbs and resemble fish.

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