How to pronounce via

Say it like this: /ˈvaɪə/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈvaɪə/
British

What does via mean?

nounA main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)

A small hole in a printed circuit board filled with metal which connects two or more layers.

An electrical connection which connects two or more layers on a printed circuit board or an integrated circuit.

prepBy way of; passing through.

“You can enter the building via the western gate.”

By (means of); using.

“I'll send you the information via e-mail.”

intjAway! Be off!

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