How to pronounce Maldives
Say it like MAWL-dyvz. Maldives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɔlˌdaɪvz/MAWL-dyvz
UK British/ˈmɔːldiːvz/MAWL-deevz
- MAWL
- dyvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maldives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dyvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Maldives
American and British speakers say Maldives in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔlˌdaɪvz/ in the US and /ˈmɔːldiːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAWL-deevz.
What does Maldives mean?
proper noun
- An archipelago and country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Official name: Republic of Maldives. Capital: Malé.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- republic of maldives
- maldive islands
Questions about saying Maldives
How do you pronounce Maldives?
Say MAWL-dyvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔlˌdaɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːldiːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maldives?
Maldives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · dyvz.
Do Americans and Brits say Maldives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔlˌdaɪvz/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːldiːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.