Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

v.a.

/vˌiˈeɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.52 in modern English

Syllables: v.a.
IPA: /vˌiˈeɪ/

5

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

2

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Alternative form of VA (“United States Department of Veteran Affairs”).

Example Sentences

"Mr. Musk’s cuts will affect thousands of veterans — a powerful constituency and a core part of the Trump base. Mr. Collins made the point that they should not wield a blunt instrument and cleave off everyone from the V.A. […] A Department of Veterans Affairs spokesman said, “As President Trump has said, it’s important to increase efficiency and reduce bureaucracy while keeping in place the best and most productive federal employees. V.A. is working with DOGE and the rest of the administration to do just that.”"

Rhymes With

a. j j. k k. 'kay café u.k. u.s.a. josé beyoncé renée

Questions

How do you pronounce v.a.?: The recorded pronunciation is /vˌiˈeɪ/.
What does v.a. mean?: Alternative form of VA (“United States Department of Veteran Affairs”).

How to pronounce v.a.

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