How to pronounce macaroon
Say it like mak-uh-ROON. Macaroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON).
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- mak
- uh
- ROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macaroon 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.
- ROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of macaroon
American and British speakers say macaroon in essentially the same way: /ˌmækəˈrun/ in the US and /ˌmækəˈruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mak-uh-ROON.
What does macaroon mean?
- A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.
- Alternative spelling of macaron.
Where does macaroon come from?
From French macaron. Doublet of macaron.
Words that rhyme with macaroon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macaroon.
Questions about saying macaroon
How do you pronounce macaroon?
Say mak-uh-ROON. The American pronunciation is /ˌmækəˈrun/. In British English it is /ˌmækəˈruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macaroon?
Macaroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON). Broken into parts: mak · uh · ROON.
Do Americans and Brits say macaroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmækəˈrun/ and the British form is /ˌmækəˈruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.