A guide to saying it correctly

How to Pronounce Maserati

Pronounce this Italian luxury sports car brand: mah-zuh-RAH-tee.

maserati

mah · zuh · RAH · tee

/ˌmɑː.zəˈrɑː.ti/  ·  ma · se · ra · ti

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It's a brand associated with wealth, speed, and Italian design.

Where the word comes from

The car brand is named after its founders, the Maserati brothers, whose surname likely derives from the Italian word 'maser', meaning 'master'.

Common ways people get it wrong

  • MAH-suh-rat-ee The stress is on the second-to-last syllable, 'RAH', not the first or third. Remember it's an Italian name.
  • MAH-zer-ah-tee The 's' is pronounced like a 'z' in English, but in Maserati, it retains its 's' sound. Think 'mah-suh-RAH-tee'.

Frequently asked

How do you say Maserati in Italian?

In Italian, it's pronounced very similarly to the common English pronunciation: mah-zah-RAH-tee. The stress is on the 'RAH' syllable.

Is Maserati a type of car?

Yes, Maserati is a well-known Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars and sedans. They are known for their distinctive styling and powerful engines.

What does the Maserati logo mean?

The Maserati logo is a trident, inspired by the statue of Neptune in Bologna, Italy. It symbolizes power, strength, and dynamism.