How to pronounce malbec
Say it like mal-BEK. Malbec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/mælˈbɛk/mal-BEK
UK British/ˈmælbɛk/MAL-bek
- mal
- BEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malbec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of malbec
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: MAL-bek.
What does malbec mean?
noun
- A variety of grape used in making red wine, originally from France, but now predominantly grown in Argentina.
- A red wine made chiefly from malbec grapes.
Where does malbec come from?
Borrowed from French malbec, said to be named after a Hungarian winemaker who brought it to France.
Words that rhyme with malbec
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malbec.
Questions about saying malbec
How do you pronounce malbec?
Say mal-BEK. The American pronunciation is /mælˈbɛk/. In British English it is /ˈmælbɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malbec?
Malbec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEK). Broken into parts: mal · BEK.
Is malbec pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmælbɛk/ (MAL-bek).