malaysia

/məˈleɪʒə/

Syllables ma·lay·sia

Stress ma-LAY-sia

Phonics Breakdown

ma

/mə/

schwa

lay

/leɪ/

long ai

sia

/ʒə/

-sion ending

Meaning

a country in Southeast Asia, officially Malaysia

Sound Reference

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ma=/mə/(about) + lay=/leɪ/(day) + sia=/ʒə/(vision)

Example

Malaysia is known for its diverse culture and food.