How to pronounce Mauritius
Say it like mor-IT-ee-us. Mauritius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IT).
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- mor
- IT
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mauritius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Mauritius
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-RISH-us.
What does Mauritius mean?
- A country in the Indian Ocean, east of East Africa and Madagascar. Official name: Republic of Mauritius.
- The main island of the country of Mauritius.
Where does Mauritius come from?
From Latin Mauritius (“Morris”), a Latinized form of the name Dutch Maurits.
Questions about saying Mauritius
How do you pronounce Mauritius?
Say mor-IT-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /mɔˈrɪtiəs/. In British English it is /məˈrɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mauritius?
Mauritius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IT). Broken into parts: mor · IT · ee · us.
Is Mauritius pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /məˈrɪʃəs/ (muh-RISH-us).