How to pronounce maraca
Say it like muh-RAK-uh. Maraca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK).
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- muh
- RAK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maraca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of maraca
American and British speakers say maraca in essentially the same way: /məˈrækə/ in the US and /məˈrækə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAK-uh.
What does maraca mean?
- A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.
- Breasts.
Where does maraca come from?
From Brazilian Portuguese maraca, derived from Old Tupi maraká or Paraguayan Guarani mbaraka (“rattle”).
Words that rhyme with maraca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maraca.
Questions about saying maraca
How do you pronounce maraca?
Say muh-RAK-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈrækə/. In British English it is /məˈrækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maraca?
Maraca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK). Broken into parts: muh · RAK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say maraca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrækə/ and the British form is /məˈrækə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.