How to pronounce medina
Say it like muh-DY-nuh. Medina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY).
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- muh
- DY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medina 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.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of medina
American and British speakers say medina in essentially the same way: /məˈdaɪnə/ in the US and /məˈdiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-DEE-nuh.
Other ways to say medina
Medina also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- muh-DEE-nuh /məˈdinə/
What does medina mean?
- The traditional, older or non-European area of a North African town.“Although Hicham usually worked in the new town, he still lived in the medina.”
Words that rhyme with medina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of medina.
Questions about saying medina
How do you pronounce medina?
Say muh-DY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈdaɪnə/. In British English it is /məˈdiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medina?
Medina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY). Broken into parts: muh · DY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say medina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈdaɪnə/ and the British form is /məˈdiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.