How do you pronounce "lava"?

In American English: /ˈlɑːvə/ (LAHV-uh). In British English: /lˈɑːvə/ (L-ahv). In Canadian English: /lævə/ (LAV-uh). In Australian English: /lˈɑːvə/ (L-ahv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɑːvə/ (LAHV-uh), while in British English it's /lˈɑːvə/ (L-ahv).

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lava

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/ˈlɑːvə/

LAHV-uh

Syllable Breakdown

lɑːvla·əva

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