How to pronounce maravedi
Say it like mar-uh-VAY-dee. Maravedi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- mar
- uh
- VAY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maravedi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maravedi
American and British speakers say maravedi in essentially the same way: /mærəˈveɪdi/ in the US and /mærəˈveɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: mar-uh-VAY-dee.
What does maravedi mean?
- A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with maravedi
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Questions about saying maravedi
How do you pronounce maravedi?
Say mar-uh-VAY-dee. The American pronunciation is /mærəˈveɪdi/. In British English it is /mærəˈveɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maravedi?
Maravedi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: mar · uh · VAY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say maravedi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mærəˈveɪdi/ and the British form is /mærəˈveɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.