How to pronounce Mozambique
Say it like moh-zam-BEEK. Mozambique has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEEK).
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- moh
- zam
- BEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mozambique 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.
- zamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Mozambique
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-zum-BEEK.
What does Mozambique mean?
- a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975
Where does Mozambique come from?
From Mozambique (“former Portuguese colony”); see more there.
Words that rhyme with Mozambique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mozambique.
Questions about saying Mozambique
How do you pronounce Mozambique?
Say moh-zam-BEEK. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊzæmˈbik/. In British English it is /ˌməʊzəmˈbiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mozambique?
Mozambique has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEEK). Broken into parts: moh · zam · BEEK.
Is Mozambique 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 /ˌməʊzəmˈbiːk/ (moh-zum-BEEK).