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