How to pronounce Mauritania
Say it like moh-rih-TAY-nee-uh. Mauritania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- moh
- rih
- TAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mauritania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. 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 Mauritania
American and British speakers say Mauritania in essentially the same way: /ˌmoʊrɪˈteɪniə/ in the US and /ˌmɒrɪˈteɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mor-ih-TAY-nee-uh.
What does Mauritania mean?
- A country in West Africa. Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Capital: Nouakchott.
Where does Mauritania come from?
From Latin Maurītānia, from Maurus (“Moor”).
Words that rhyme with Mauritania
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mauritania.
Questions about saying Mauritania
How do you pronounce Mauritania?
Say moh-rih-TAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊrɪˈteɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌmɒrɪˈteɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mauritania?
Mauritania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: moh · rih · TAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Mauritania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmoʊrɪˈteɪniə/ and the British form is /ˌmɒrɪˈteɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.