How to pronounce mackerel
Say it like MAK-uh-rul. Mackerel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mackerel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mackerel
American and British speakers say mackerel in essentially the same way: /ˈmækərəl/ in the US and /ˈmækərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-uh-rul.
What does mackerel mean?
- Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled,
- Typically Scomber scombrus in the British isles.
- A true mackerel, any fish of tribe Scombrini (Scomber spp., Rastrelliger spp.)
Where does mackerel come from?
From Middle English mackerell, macrell, macrelle, makarell, makerel, makerell, makerelle, makrel, makrell, makyrelle, from Old French maquerel.
Questions about saying mackerel
How do you pronounce mackerel?
Say MAK-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækərəl/. In British English it is /ˈmækərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mackerel?
Mackerel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say mackerel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækərəl/ and the British form is /ˈmækərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.