How to pronounce maraschino
Say it like mar-uh-SHEE-noh. Maraschino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE).
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- mar
- uh
- SHEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maraschino 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 "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of maraschino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mar-uh-SHEE-noh.
What does maraschino mean?
- A sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries.
Where does maraschino come from?
From Italian maraschino, from marasca (“morello cherry”) + -ino (“diminutive suffix”), from amarasca, from amaro (“bitter”).
Words that rhyme with maraschino
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Questions about saying maraschino
How do you pronounce maraschino?
Say mar-uh-SHEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmærəˈʃinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌmærəˈʃiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maraschino?
Maraschino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE). Broken into parts: mar · uh · SHEE · noh.
Is maraschino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmærəˈʃiːnəʊ/ (mar-uh-SHEE-noh).