How to pronounce mameluke
Say it like MAM-uh-look. Mameluke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM).
- MAM
- uh
- look
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mameluke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAMSay 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.
- lookGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mameluke
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: MAM-ih-lyook.
What does mameluke mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Mameluke.
Where does mameluke come from?
Sense 1 (“fool”) is probably derived from Mameluke (“member of various military regimes in the Middle East established and run by freed white slave soldiers; one who supports someone or something blindly or slavishly”).
Questions about saying mameluke
How do you pronounce mameluke?
Say MAM-uh-look. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæməˌluk/. In British English it is /ˈmæmɪljuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mameluke?
Mameluke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAM). Broken into parts: MAM · uh · look.
Is mameluke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈmæmɪljuːk/ (MAM-ih-lyook).