How to pronounce Mandalay
Say it like man-duh-LAY. Mandalay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- man
- duh
- LAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandalay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Mandalay
American and British speakers say Mandalay in essentially the same way: /ˌmændəˈleɪ/ in the US and /ˌmændəˈleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: man-duh-LAY.
What does Mandalay mean?
- A region of Burma (Myanmar)
Where does Mandalay come from?
Borrowed from Burmese မန္တလေး (manta.le:).
Words that rhyme with Mandalay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mandalay.
Questions about saying Mandalay
How do you pronounce Mandalay?
Say man-duh-LAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌmændəˈleɪ/. In British English it is /ˌmændəˈleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mandalay?
Mandalay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: man · duh · LAY.
Do Americans and Brits say Mandalay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmændəˈleɪ/ and the British form is /ˌmændəˈleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.