How to pronounce maquillage
Say it like mak-ee-YAHZH. Maquillage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAHZH).
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- mak
- ee
- YAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maquillage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- YAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of maquillage
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: mak-ee-YAHZH.
What does maquillage mean?
- Makeup, cosmetics, or its application, especially in theatrical or excessive use.
Where does maquillage come from?
Borrowed from French maquillage.
Words that rhyme with maquillage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maquillage.
Questions about saying maquillage
How do you pronounce maquillage?
Say mak-ee-YAHZH. The American pronunciation is /mækiˈjɑʒ/. In British English it is /mækiˈjɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maquillage?
Maquillage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAHZH). Broken into parts: mak · ee · YAHZH.
Is maquillage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /mækiˈjɑːʒ/ (mak-ee-YAHZH).