How to pronounce malvesey
Say it like MAL-vuh-zee. Malvesey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- vuh
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malvesey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of malvesey
American and British speakers say malvesey in essentially the same way: /ˈmælvəzi/ in the US and /ˈmælvəzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-vuh-zee.
What does malvesey mean?
- Alternative form of malvoisie.
Questions about saying malvesey
How do you pronounce malvesey?
Say MAL-vuh-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælvəzi/. In British English it is /ˈmælvəzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malvesey?
Malvesey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · vuh · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say malvesey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmælvəzi/ and the British form is /ˈmælvəzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.