Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce malé?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑːleɪ/.
What does malé mean?
The capital city of the Maldives.
Where does malé come from?
Borrowed from Dhivehi މާލެ (māle).

How to pronounce malé

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “malé”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈmɑːleɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “malé”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “malé” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.