How to pronounce Macao
Say it like muh-KOW. Macao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOW).
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- muh
- KOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macao 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.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Macao
American and British speakers say Macao in essentially the same way: /məˈkaʊ/ in the US and /məˈkaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KOW.
What does Macao mean?
- A city, special administrative region, and peninsula in China, west of Hong Kong
Words that rhyme with Macao
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Macao.
Questions about saying Macao
How do you pronounce Macao?
Say muh-KOW. The American pronunciation is /məˈkaʊ/. In British English it is /məˈkaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Macao?
Macao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOW). Broken into parts: muh · KOW.
Do Americans and Brits say Macao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkaʊ/ and the British form is /məˈkaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.