To pronounce "maputo", say MAP-ut-o — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
maputo
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MAP-ut-o
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"maputo" has 3 syllables: map-ut-o. It rhymes with bhutto and benvenuto, if that helps it stick.
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"Maputo" has 3 syllables: map · ut · o.
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