How to pronounce macabre
Say it like muh-KAHB. Macabre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHB).
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- muh
- KAHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macabre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of macabre
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: muh-KAH-bruh.
What does macabre mean?
- Representing or personifying death.
- Obsessed with death or the gruesome.
- Ghastly, shocking, terrifying.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with macabre
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Questions about saying macabre
How do you pronounce macabre?
Say muh-KAHB. The American pronunciation is /məˈkɑb/. In British English it is /ˌməˈkɑːbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macabre?
Macabre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHB). Broken into parts: muh · KAHB.
Is macabre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌməˈkɑːbrə/ (muh-KAH-bruh).