How to pronounce macaroni
Say it like mak-uh-ROH-nee. Macaroni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- mak
- uh
- ROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macaroni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of macaroni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mak-uh-ROH-nee.
What does macaroni mean?
- A type of pasta in the form of short tubes, typically boiled and served in soup, with a sauce, or in melted cheese; a dish of this.
- Nonsense; meaningless talk.
Words that rhyme with macaroni
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Questions about saying macaroni
How do you pronounce macaroni?
Say mak-uh-ROH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmækəˈroʊni/. In British English it is /mækəˈrəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macaroni?
Macaroni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: mak · uh · ROH · nee.
Is macaroni 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 /mækəˈrəʊni/ (mak-uh-ROH-nee).