How to pronounce maracas
Say it like mar-AH-kahz. Maracas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/ˌmɑˈrɑkɑz/mar-AH-kahz
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- mar
- AH
- kahz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maracas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kahzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does maracas mean?
noun
- plural of maraca How to pronounce maraca
Questions about saying maracas
How do you pronounce maracas?
Say mar-AH-kahz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑˈrɑkɑz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maracas?
Maracas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: mar · AH · kahz.