How to Pronounce "novena"
word
noʊˈvinə
noh-VEE-nuh
nəʊˈviːnə
noh-VEE-nuh
Definition
A novena is a Catholic prayer or devotion that is repeated for nine days, often to ask for a special favor or grace.
IPA Transcription
American English
noʊˈvinə
British English
nəʊˈviːnə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
noh-VEE-nuh
UK
noh-VEE-nuh
Listen in Context
My grandmother prays a novena every year.
The church started a novena for the sick.
We finished the novena last night.
Many families gather to do a novena before Christmas.