How to pronounce Macau
Say it like muh-KOW. Macau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOW).
- muh
- KOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macau 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 Macau
American and British speakers say Macau in essentially the same way: /məˈkaʊ/ in the US and /məˈkaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KOW.
What does Macau mean?
- A city, special administrative region, and peninsula in China, west of Hong Kong.
Where does Macau come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese Macau, from Hokkien.
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Words that rhyme with Macau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Macau.
Words that sound like Macau
Questions about saying Macau
How do you pronounce Macau?
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 Macau?
Macau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOW). Broken into parts: muh · KOW.
Do Americans and Brits say Macau 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.
What words sound the same as Macau?
Macau sounds the same as Macao in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.