How to pronounce macchiato
Say it like mah-kee-AH-toh. Macchiato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- mah
- kee
- AH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macchiato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of macchiato
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mak-ee-AH-toh.
What does macchiato mean?
- Espresso topped with steamed milk.
Where does macchiato come from?
Cognate to English macula (“[dark] spot”), French maculé.
Words that rhyme with macchiato
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macchiato.
Questions about saying macchiato
How do you pronounce macchiato?
Say mah-kee-AH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑkiˈɑtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌmækiˈɑːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macchiato?
Macchiato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: mah · kee · AH · toh.
Is macchiato 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 /ˌmækiˈɑːtəʊ/ (mak-ee-AH-toh).