How do you pronounce "alva"?

In American English: /ˈælvə/ (ALV-uh). In British English: /ˈalvə/ (ALV). In Canadian English: /ˈælvə/ (ALV-uh). In Australian English: /ˈalvə/ (ALV).

Is "alva" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælvə/ (ALV-uh), while in British English it's /ˈalvə/ (ALV).

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alva

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/ˈælvə/

ALV-uh

Syllable Breakdown

ælval·əva

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