How to pronounce marocain
Say it like mar-uh-KAYN. Marocain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAYN).
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- mar
- uh
- KAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marocain 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of marocain
American and British speakers say marocain in essentially the same way: /ˌmɑrəˈkeɪn/ in the US and /ˌmærəˈkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mar-uh-KAYN.
What does marocain mean?
- A heavy crepe fabric of silk, wool, or both, having a cross-ribbed texture, used for apparel.
Where does marocain come from?
Borrowed from French marocain (“Moroccan”), from Maroc (“Morocco”) (from Medieval Latin Marrochium (“the city of Marrakech, the former capital of Morocco”)) + -ain (suffix forming demonyms).
Words that rhyme with marocain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marocain.
Questions about saying marocain
How do you pronounce marocain?
Say mar-uh-KAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑrəˈkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˌmærəˈkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marocain?
Marocain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAYN). Broken into parts: mar · uh · KAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say marocain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɑrəˈkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˌmærəˈkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.