How to pronounce marabout
Say it like MAR-uh-boot. Marabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- uh
- boot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marabout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay 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.
- bootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of marabout
American and British speakers say marabout in essentially the same way: /ˈmærəbut/ in the US and /ˈmærəbuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAR-uh-boot.
What does marabout mean?
- A Muslim holy man or mystic, especially in parts of North Africa.
- The tomb or shrine of such a person.
- Alternative form of marabou (“thin fabric made from silk”).
Questions about saying marabout
How do you pronounce marabout?
Say MAR-uh-boot. The American pronunciation is /ˈmærəbut/. In British English it is /ˈmærəbuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marabout?
Marabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · uh · boot.
Do Americans and Brits say marabout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmærəbut/ and the British form is /ˈmærəbuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.