How to pronounce macaco
Say it like muh-KAY-koh. Macaco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- muh
- KAY
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macaco 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.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of macaco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-KAY-koh.
What does macaco mean?
- A macaque, or similar monkey.
Where does macaco come from?
From Portuguese macaco (“monkey”).
Questions about saying macaco
How do you pronounce macaco?
Say muh-KAY-koh. The American pronunciation is /məˈkeɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /məˈkeɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macaco?
Macaco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: muh · KAY · koh.
Is macaco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məˈkeɪkəʊ/ (muh-KAY-koh).