How to pronounce maestra
Say it like MY-struh. Maestra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce maestra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MY
- struh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maestra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maestra
American and British speakers say maestra in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪstrə/ in the US and /ˈmaɪstrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-struh.
What does maestra mean?
- A female maestro.
Where does maestra come from?
From Italian maestra, female form of maestro.
Questions about saying maestra
How do you pronounce maestra?
Say MY-struh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪstrə/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪstrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maestra?
Maestra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · struh.
Do Americans and Brits say maestra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪstrə/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪstrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.