How to pronounce malmsey
Say it like MAHLM-zee. Malmsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHLM).
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- MAHLM
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malmsey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHLMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of malmsey
American and British speakers say malmsey in essentially the same way: /ˈmɑlmzi/ in the US and /ˈmɑːmzɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAHM-zih.
What does malmsey mean?
- A sweet fortified wine made in Madeira, originally from the malvasia grape.
Questions about saying malmsey
How do you pronounce malmsey?
Say MAHLM-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑlmzi/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːmzɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malmsey?
Malmsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHLM). Broken into parts: MAHLM · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say malmsey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɑlmzi/ and the British form is /ˈmɑːmzɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.