How to pronounce mahala
Say it like MAH-uh-luh. Mahala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mahala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mahala
American and British speakers say mahala in essentially the same way: /ˈmæhələ/ in the US and /ˈmæhələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAH-uh-luh.
What does mahala mean?
- A neighborhood or residential area in Balkan countries.
Questions about saying mahala
How do you pronounce mahala?
Say MAH-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæhələ/. In British English it is /ˈmæhələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mahala?
Mahala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · uh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say mahala the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæhələ/ and the British form is /ˈmæhələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.