How to pronounce malvoisie
Say it like mahlv-woz-EE. Malvoisie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- mahlv
- woz
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malvoisie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahlvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of malvoisie
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: MAL-voy-zih.
What does malvoisie mean?
- Synonym of malmsey (“wine”).
Words that rhyme with malvoisie
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Questions about saying malvoisie
How do you pronounce malvoisie?
Say mahlv-woz-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑlvˌwɑˈzi/. In British English it is /ˈmælvɔɪzɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malvoisie?
Malvoisie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: mahlv · woz · EE.
Is malvoisie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmælvɔɪzɪ/ (MAL-voy-zih).