How to Pronounce Selva

To pronounce "selva", say SELV-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛlvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

selva

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsɛlvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “selva”

"selva" has 2 syllables: selv-a. It rhymes with belva, if that helps it stick.

What does selva mean?

noun

  1. Heavily forested ground in the Amazon basin.

Words that rhyme with selva

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belva

Related words

junglerainforestforestsilvaperuvianperusalvabosque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "selva"?▾

"Selva" has 2 syllables: selv · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "selva"?▾

The IPA transcription of "selva" is /ˈsɛlvə/.

What does "selva" mean?▾

Selva: Heavily forested ground in the Amazon basin.

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