How to Pronounce “nova”
word
/ˈnoʊvə/
NOH-vuh
/nˈəʊvɐ/
NOH-vuh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnoʊvə/
British English
/nˈəʊvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH-vuh
UK
NOH-vuh
Listen in Context
Scientists study novae to learn how stars change over time.
A nova can light up the night sky for days.
The astronomer discovered a new nova last year.
A nova is not as powerful as a supernova.