How to pronounce macoutes
Say it like muh-KOOTS. Macoutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOTS).
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- muh
- KOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macoutes 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.
- KOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of macoutes
American and British speakers say macoutes in essentially the same way: /məˈkuts/ in the US and /məˈkuːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KOOTS.
What does macoutes mean?
- plural of macoute
Words that rhyme with macoutes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macoutes.
Questions about saying macoutes
How do you pronounce macoutes?
Say muh-KOOTS. The American pronunciation is /məˈkuts/. In British English it is /məˈkuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macoutes?
Macoutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOTS). Broken into parts: muh · KOOTS.
Do Americans and Brits say macoutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkuts/ and the British form is /məˈkuːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.