How to pronounce Madeira
Say it like muh-DIR-uh. Madeira has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIR).
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- muh
- DIR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madeira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Madeira
American and British speakers say Madeira in essentially the same way: /məˈdɪrə/ in the US and /məˈdɪərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-DEER-uh.
What does Madeira mean?
- A type of fortified wine produced on that island.
Words that rhyme with Madeira
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Madeira.
Questions about saying Madeira
How do you pronounce Madeira?
Say muh-DIR-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈdɪrə/. In British English it is /məˈdɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Madeira?
Madeira has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIR). Broken into parts: muh · DIR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Madeira the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈdɪrə/ and the British form is /məˈdɪərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.