How to pronounce Malacca
Say it like muh-LAK-uh. Malacca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- muh
- LAK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malacca 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.
- LAKSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Malacca
American and British speakers say Malacca in essentially the same way: /məˈlækə/ in the US and /məˈlækə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LAK-uh.
What does Malacca mean?
- The capital city of Malacca State, Malaysia.
Where does Malacca come from?
From Malay Melaka, probably after melaka, a kind of tree that grows in the region.
Words that rhyme with Malacca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Malacca.
Questions about saying Malacca
How do you pronounce Malacca?
Say muh-LAK-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈlækə/. In British English it is /məˈlækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Malacca?
Malacca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: muh · LAK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Malacca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlækə/ and the British form is /məˈlækə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.