How to pronounce maulana
Say it like MOW-luh-nuh. Maulana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW).
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- MOW
- luh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maulana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maulana
American and British speakers say maulana in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊlənə/ in the US and /ˈmaʊlənə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOW-luh-nuh.
What does maulana mean?
- A religious scholar, especially in Central and South Asia.
Where does maulana come from?
The Indian slang usage of the term for any Muslim person was derived from a stereotype, especially towards Muslims who look stereotypical (beard, robes, and skullcap).
Questions about saying maulana
How do you pronounce maulana?
Say MOW-luh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊlənə/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊlənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maulana?
Maulana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW). Broken into parts: MOW · luh · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say maulana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊlənə/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊlənə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.