How to Pronounce machiavellian
Language: English (from Italian) IPA: /ˌmækiəˈvɛliən/
Pronunciation explanation
mack-ee-uh-VEL-ee-un. Six syllables. The "ch" sounds like /k/ (Italian pronunciation). Stress on the fifth syllable "vel". Named after the Florentine political philosopher.
Practice tip
mack-ee-uh-VEL-ee-un. The CH sounds like K — it's Italian. Break it: MACK + ee + uh + VEL + ee + un.
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