How to pronounce maulvi
Say it like MOWL-vee. Maulvi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWL).
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- MOWL
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maulvi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maulvi
American and British speakers say maulvi in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊlvi/ in the US and /ˈmaʊlvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOWL-vee.
What does maulvi mean?
- An imam; a Muslim doctor of law.
- Any man of learning; a scholar, a teacher of Classical languages.
Questions about saying maulvi
How do you pronounce maulvi?
Say MOWL-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊlvi/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊlvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maulvi?
Maulvi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWL). Broken into parts: MOWL · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say maulvi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊlvi/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊlvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.