How to pronounce Moldova
Say it like mohl-DOH-vuh. Moldova has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- mohl
- DOH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moldova 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.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Moldova
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mol-DOH-vuh.
What does Moldova mean?
- A country in Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Moldova. Capital and largest city: Chișinău.
- A region in eastern Romania adjacent to the country of Moldova, once part of the principality of Moldova.
- A river in Romania.
Where does Moldova come from?
Unclear; see Romanian Moldova for theories.
Words that rhyme with Moldova
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Moldova.
Questions about saying Moldova
How do you pronounce Moldova?
Say mohl-DOH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊlˈdoʊvə/. In British English it is /ˌmɒlˈdəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Moldova?
Moldova has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: mohl · DOH · vuh.
Is Moldova pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmɒlˈdəʊvə/ (mol-DOH-vuh).