How to pronounce maquila
Say it like muh-KWEE-luh. Maquila has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEE).
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- muh
- KWEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maquila 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.
- KWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maquila
American and British speakers say maquila in essentially the same way: /məˈkwilə/ in the US and /məˈkwiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KWEE-luh.
What does maquila mean?
- Synonym of medio, half-celemin, a traditional Spanish unit of dry measure equivalent to about 2.3 L.
- Synonym of maquiladora, a factory or sweatshop in Latin American and Spanish contexts.
- Alternative spelling of makila, a kind of walking stick.
Words that rhyme with maquila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maquila.
Questions about saying maquila
How do you pronounce maquila?
Say muh-KWEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /məˈkwilə/. In British English it is /məˈkwiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maquila?
Maquila has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEE). Broken into parts: muh · KWEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say maquila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkwilə/ and the British form is /məˈkwiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.