How to pronounce macchia
Say it like MAK-ee-uh. Macchia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmækiə/MAK-ee-uh
UK British/ˈmɑːkiə/MAH-kee-uh
- MAK
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macchia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of macchia
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAH-kee-uh.
What does macchia mean?
noun
- Any shrubland biota in Mediterranean countries, typically consisting of densely-growing evergreen shrubs.
Where does macchia come from?
From Corsican machja, related to Italian macchia and French maquis; ultimately from Latin macula.
Questions about saying macchia
How do you pronounce macchia?
Say MAK-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækiə/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macchia?
Macchia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · ee · uh.
Is macchia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈmɑːkiə/ (MAH-kee-uh).