How to pronounce macassar
Say it like muh-KAS-er. Macassar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAS).
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- muh
- KAS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macassar 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.
- KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of macassar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-KAS-uh.
What does macassar mean?
- A form of ebony from the tree Diospyros celebica
Where does macassar come from?
Alteration of Makassar (“a port city in Indonesia”)
Words that rhyme with macassar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macassar.
Questions about saying macassar
How do you pronounce macassar?
Say muh-KAS-er. The American pronunciation is /məˈkæsɚ/. In British English it is /məˈkæsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macassar?
Macassar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAS). Broken into parts: muh · KAS · er.
Is macassar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈkæsə/ (muh-KAS-uh).