How to pronounce macaw
Say it like muh-KAH. Macaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- muh
- KAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macaw 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.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of macaw
American and British speakers say macaw in essentially the same way: /məˈkɑ/ in the US and /məˈkɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KAW.
What does macaw mean?
- Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.
Where does macaw come from?
From Portuguese macau, of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with macaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macaw.
Questions about saying macaw
How do you pronounce macaw?
Say muh-KAH. The American pronunciation is /məˈkɑ/. In British English it is /məˈkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macaw?
Macaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: muh · KAH.
Do Americans and Brits say macaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkɑ/ and the British form is /məˈkɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.