How to pronounce maraud
Say it like muh-RAWD. Maraud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAWD).
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- muh
- RAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maraud 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.
- RAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of maraud
American and British speakers say maraud in essentially the same way: /məˈrɔd/ in the US and /məˈrɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAWD.
What does maraud mean?
- To move about in roving fashion looking for plunder; to loiter.“a marauding band”
- To go about aggressively or in a predatory manner.
- To raid and pillage.
Where does maraud come from?
From French marauder, derivative of maraud (“rogue, vagabond”), from Middle French maraud (“rascal”), from Old French *marault (“beggar, vagabond”), from marir, marrir (“to trouble, stray, lose ones way, be lost”), from Frankish *marʀijan (
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Words that rhyme with maraud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maraud.
Questions about saying maraud
How do you pronounce maraud?
Say muh-RAWD. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɔd/. In British English it is /məˈrɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maraud?
Maraud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAWD). Broken into parts: muh · RAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say maraud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrɔd/ and the British form is /məˈrɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.