How to pronounce diva
American English pronunciation
DEE-vuh
- IPA
- /ˈdivə/
- Syllables
- DEE · vuh (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What diva means
A famous female singer, especially in opera
In a sentence: The diva sang the last song of the opera, and the whole crowd stood up to cheer.
Where it comes from: From an Italian word meaning "goddess," from Latin "diva."
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