English wine region
How to pronounce Margaret River
Margaret River is pronounced MAR-gret RIV-er. The main stress falls on RIV.
MAR-gret RIV-er
What is Margaret River?
A premium wine region in the southwestern tip of Western Australia, producing only about 3% of Australia's wine but over 20% of its premium output. Its maritime, Bordeaux-like climate yields outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and distinctive Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blends.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as mar-guh-RET RIV-er.
In English, Margaret is stressed on the first syllable and the middle vowel almost disappears: MAR-gret RIV-er.
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