How to pronounce macrame
Say it like MAK-ruh-may. Macrame has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/MAK-ruh-may
UK British/ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/MAK-ruh-may
- MAK
- ruh
- may
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrame 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of macrame
American and British speakers say macrame in essentially the same way: /ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/ in the US and /ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-ruh-may.
What does macrame mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of macramé.
- Alternative spelling of macramé.
Questions about saying macrame
How do you pronounce macrame?
Say MAK-ruh-may. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrame?
Macrame has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · ruh · may.
Do Americans and Brits say macrame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmækrəˌmeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.