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How to Pronounce Maria

Maria (Maria)

Female · Armenia

How to Pronounce Maria

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Armenia-speaking regions.

Maria means "Bitter, beloved"—a Armenia name with a rich history.

Maria has 3 syllables: muh-REE-uh.

Common spellings include Mary, Marie, Mariya—all pronounced the same as Maria.

Phonetic Spelling of Maria

The phonetic spelling of Maria is:

muh-REE-uh

Maria Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Maria below.

Origin and Meaning of Maria

Maria is a Armenia name meaning "Bitter, beloved". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, BE, BF, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Brazil, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DJ, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, Estonia, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, Israel, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Moldova, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, NZ, New Zealand, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RO, RS, RU, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, TM, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Yemen, South Africa. Latin form of Mary

Common Mispronunciations of Maria

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Armenia pronunciation emphasizes muh-REE-uh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Maria should be pronounced with its original Armenia phonetics
  • "Mary" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Maria
  • "Marie" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Maria

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Maria?
Maria is pronounced muh-REE-uh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Maria?
The correct pronunciation of Maria is muh-REE-uh.
Is Maria a Armenia name?
Yes, Maria is a Armenia name meaning "Bitter, beloved".
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