How to pronounce maquis
Say it like MAK-ee. Maquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maquis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maquis
American and British speakers say maquis in essentially the same way: /ˈmæki/ in the US and /ˈmækiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-ee.
What does maquis mean?
- Dense Mediterranean coastal scrub.
Where does maquis come from?
Borrowed from French maquis, from Corsican machja (related to Italian macchia), ultimately from Latin macula.
Words that rhyme with maquis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maquis.
Questions about saying maquis
How do you pronounce maquis?
Say MAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæki/. In British English it is /ˈmækiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maquis?
Maquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say maquis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæki/ and the British form is /ˈmækiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.