How to pronounce Maputo
Say it like muh-POO-toh. Maputo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POO).
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- muh
- POO
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maputo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Maputo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-POO-toh.
What does Maputo mean?
- The capital city of Mozambique.
- A river in southeastern Africa.
Where does Maputo come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese Maputo.
Words that rhyme with Maputo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Maputo.
Questions about saying Maputo
How do you pronounce Maputo?
Say muh-POO-toh. The American pronunciation is /məˈputoʊ/. In British English it is /məˈpuːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maputo?
Maputo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POO). Broken into parts: muh · POO · toh.
Is Maputo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məˈpuːtəʊ/ (muh-POO-toh).