To pronounce "shiva", say SHIV-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"shiva" has 2 syllables: shiv-a. It rhymes with diva and geneva, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shiva" has 2 syllables: shiv · a.
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