How to pronounce maquette
Say it like ma-KET. Maquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET).
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- ma
- KET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maquette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- maKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of maquette
American and British speakers say maquette in essentially the same way: /mæˈkɛt/ in the US and /mæˈkɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ma-KET.
What does maquette mean?
- A preliminary model or sketch used in preparation for making a sculpture.
- To prepare a maquette (of).
Where does maquette come from?
Borrowed from French maquette.
Words that rhyme with maquette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maquette.
Questions about saying maquette
How do you pronounce maquette?
Say ma-KET. The American pronunciation is /mæˈkɛt/. In British English it is /mæˈkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maquette?
Maquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET). Broken into parts: ma · KET.
Do Americans and Brits say maquette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæˈkɛt/ and the British form is /mæˈkɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.