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.