How to pronounce Malta
Say it like MAWL-tuh. Malta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
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- MAWL
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malta 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Malta
American and British speakers say Malta in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔltə/ in the US and /ˈmɔːltə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAWL-tuh.
What does Malta mean?
- a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
- a strategically located island to the south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea
Where does Malta come from?
From Spanish malta, in turn from German Malzbier.
Questions about saying Malta
How do you pronounce Malta?
Say MAWL-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔltə/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Malta?
Malta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Malta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔltə/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːltə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.