How to pronounce machicoulis
Say it like mah-shih-KOO-lee. Machicoulis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOO).
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US American/ˌmɑʃɪˈkuli/mah-shih-KOO-lee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- mah
- shih
- KOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machicoulis 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.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does machicoulis mean?
noun
- A machicolation.
Where does machicoulis come from?
French mâchicoulis.
Words that rhyme with machicoulis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of machicoulis.
Questions about saying machicoulis
How do you pronounce machicoulis?
Say mah-shih-KOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑʃɪˈkuli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machicoulis?
Machicoulis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOO). Broken into parts: mah · shih · KOO · lee.