How to pronounce maduro
Say it like muh-DUUR-oh. Maduro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/məˈdʊroʊ/muh-DUUR-oh
UK British/məˈdʊrəʊ/muh-DUUR-oh
- muh
- DUUR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maduro 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.
- DUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of maduro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-DUUR-oh.
What does maduro mean?
noun
- A cigar made with somewhat dark, medium-strength tobacco.
Where does maduro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish maduro.
Words that rhyme with maduro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maduro.
Questions about saying maduro
How do you pronounce maduro?
Say muh-DUUR-oh. The American pronunciation is /məˈdʊroʊ/. In British English it is /məˈdʊrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maduro?
Maduro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR). Broken into parts: muh · DUUR · oh.
Is maduro 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 /məˈdʊrəʊ/ (muh-DUUR-oh).