How to pronounce maroon
Say it like muh-ROON. Maroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROON).
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- muh
- ROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maroon 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.
- ROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of maroon
American and British speakers say maroon in essentially the same way: /məˈrun/ in the US and /məˈruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-ROON.
What does maroon mean?
- To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.
- Associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.
- An escaped black slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of such a person.
- A castaway; a person who has been marooned (abandoned).
Where does maroon come from?
From French marron (“feral; fugitive”, adjective), from Spanish cimarrón (“fugitive, wild, feral”); see that entry for more.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with maroon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maroon.
Questions about saying maroon
How do you pronounce maroon?
Say muh-ROON. The American pronunciation is /məˈrun/. In British English it is /məˈruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maroon?
Maroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROON). Broken into parts: muh · ROON.
Do Americans and Brits say maroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrun/ and the British form is /məˈruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.