How to Pronounce “lava”
word
/ˈɫɑvə/
LAH-vuh
/lˈɑːvɐ/
LAH-vuh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɑvə/
British English
/lˈɑːvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAH-vuh
UK
LAH-vuh
Listen in Context
Hot lava destroys everything in its path.
When the volcano erupted, red lava came out.
People watched as the glowing lava lit up the night sky.
The old lava field is now covered with plants and trees.