1. As a preposition:
* Formal pronunciation: /ˈviːə/ (like "vee-uh")
* Informal pronunciation: /ˈvaɪə/ (like "vy-uh")
2. As a noun (referring to a street or road in Italian):
* Formal pronunciation: /ˈviːa/ (like "vee-uh")
Example:
* "I got to work via the train." (Formal: /ˈviːə/, Informal: /ˈvaɪə/)
* "We walked down Via del Corso in Rome." (/ˈviːa/)
In general, the formal pronunciation is more common in formal settings and when speaking clearly. The informal pronunciation is more common in casual speech.