How do you pronounce "malta"?

In American English: /ˈmɔltə/ (MAWLT-uh). In British English: /mˈɔːltə/ (M-awlt). In Canadian English: /ˈmɔltə/ (MAWLT-uh). In Australian English: /mˈɒltə/ (M-olt).

Is "malta" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɔltə/ (MAWLT-uh), while in British English it's /mˈɔːltə/ (M-awlt).

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malta

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/ˈmɔltə/

MAWLT-uh

Syllable Breakdown

mɔltmal·əta

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