How to pronounce Moldavia
Say it like mohl-DAY-vee-uh. Moldavia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- mohl
- DAY
- vee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moldavia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep 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 Moldavia
American and British speakers say Moldavia in essentially the same way: /ˌmoʊlˈdeɪviə/ in the US and /mɒlˈdeɪviə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mol-DAY-vee-uh.
Other ways to say Moldavia
Moldavia also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- mohl-DAH-vee-uh /ˌmoʊlˈdɑviə/
What does Moldavia mean?
- Moldavia, Western Moldavia (a region in eastern Romania adjacent to the country of Moldova, once part of the principality of Moldova).
Questions about saying Moldavia
How do you pronounce Moldavia?
Say mohl-DAY-vee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊlˈdeɪviə/. In British English it is /mɒlˈdeɪviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Moldavia?
Moldavia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: mohl · DAY · vee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Moldavia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmoʊlˈdeɪviə/ and the British form is /mɒlˈdeɪviə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.