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How to Pronounce Sylvia

Sylvia / SIHⱢVEEUH /

The name Sylvia is a Female name of English origin meaning "Wooded; forest". It is pronounced SIHⱢVEEUH.

English Female

Sylvia is a English name meaning "Wooded; forest". Latin, derived from 'silva' meaning "wood" or "forest."

Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic SIHⱢVEEUH
IPA ˈsɪɫviə

Say it as SIHⱢVEEUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Sylvia Plath - Poet
  • · Sylvia Earle - Marine Biologist

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How do you pronounce Sylvia?
Sylvia is pronounced SIHⱢVEEUH.
What is the correct pronunciation of Sylvia?
The correct pronunciation of Sylvia is SIHⱢVEEUH (IPA: ˈsɪɫviə).
Is Sylvia a English name?
Yes, Sylvia is a English name meaning "Wooded; forest".

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