How to pronounce maria
Say it like muh-REE-uh. Maria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- muh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maria 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maria
American and British speakers say maria in essentially the same way: /məˈriə/ in the US and /məˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-REE-uh.
What does maria mean?
- a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
- valuable timber tree of Panama
Words that rhyme with maria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maria.
Questions about saying maria
How do you pronounce maria?
Say muh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈriə/. In British English it is /məˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maria?
Maria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: muh · REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say maria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈriə/ and the British form is /məˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.