How to pronounce Macarena
Say it like mak-uh-REE-nuh. Macarena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- mak
- uh
- REE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macarena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Macarena
American and British speakers say Macarena in essentially the same way: /mækəˈrinə/ in the US and /mækəˈriːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mak-uh-REE-nuh.
What does Macarena mean?
- A particular line dance with a set of simple arm movements and exaggerated hip motion performed to a fast Latin rhythm.
Words that rhyme with Macarena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Macarena.
Questions about saying Macarena
How do you pronounce Macarena?
Say mak-uh-REE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /mækəˈrinə/. In British English it is /mækəˈriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Macarena?
Macarena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: mak · uh · REE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Macarena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mækəˈrinə/ and the British form is /mækəˈriːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.