How to pronounce malvasia
Say it like mal-vuh-SEE-uh. Malvasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- mal
- vuh
- SEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malvasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malvasia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: mal-vuh-SEER.
What does malvasia mean?
- A variety of grape, originally from the region of the Aegean, now used to make malmsey wine.
Words that rhyme with malvasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malvasia.
Questions about saying malvasia
How do you pronounce malvasia?
Say mal-vuh-SEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælvəˈsiə/. In British English it is /ˌmælvəˈsɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malvasia?
Malvasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: mal · vuh · SEE · uh.
Is malvasia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌmælvəˈsɪə/ (mal-vuh-SEER).