How to pronounce Machiavellian
Say it like mah-kee-uh-VEL-ee-un. Machiavellian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VEL).
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US American/ˌmɑkiəˈvɛliən/mah-kee-uh-VEL-ee-un
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- mah
- kee
- uh
- VEL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machiavellian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep 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.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Machiavellian mean?
adjective
- Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics.
- Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.
- An unscrupulous schemer.
Words that rhyme with Machiavellian
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Questions about saying Machiavellian
How do you pronounce Machiavellian?
Say mah-kee-uh-VEL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑkiəˈvɛliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Machiavellian?
Machiavellian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VEL). Broken into parts: mah · kee · uh · VEL · ee · un.