How to pronounce maguro
Say it like MAG-uh-roh. Maguro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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US American/ˈmæɡʊroʊ/MAG-uh-roh
UK British/ˈmæɡʊrəʊ/MAG-uh-roh
- MAG
- uh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maguro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of maguro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAG-uh-roh.
What does maguro mean?
noun
- Tuna meat, eaten raw as sushi or sashimi.
Questions about saying maguro
How do you pronounce maguro?
Say MAG-uh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡʊrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maguro?
Maguro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · uh · roh.
Is maguro 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 /ˈmæɡʊrəʊ/ (MAG-uh-roh).