How to pronounce maglev
Say it like MAG-lev. Maglev has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce maglev. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAG
- lev
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maglev pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- levGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of maglev
American and British speakers say maglev in essentially the same way: /ˈmæˌɡlɛv/ in the US and /ˈmæˌɡlɛv/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-lev.
What does maglev mean?
- Describing a train, system, etc, that operates by magnetic levitation.
- A train supported by magnetic levitation.
Where does maglev come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of magnetic levitation, equivalent to mag- + lev(itation).
Questions about saying maglev
How do you pronounce maglev?
Say MAG-lev. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæˌɡlɛv/. In British English it is /ˈmæˌɡlɛv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maglev?
Maglev has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · lev.
Do Americans and Brits say maglev the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæˌɡlɛv/ and the British form is /ˈmæˌɡlɛv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.