How to pronounce Marrakech
Say it like MAR-uh-kesh. Marrakech has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmærəˌkɛʃ/MAR-uh-kesh
UK British/ˌmærəˈkɛʃ/mar-uh-KESH
- MAR
- uh
- kesh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marrakech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Marrakech
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: mar-uh-KESH.
What does Marrakech mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of the Marrakesh-Safi region, Morocco.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- marrakesh
Questions about saying Marrakech
How do you pronounce Marrakech?
Say MAR-uh-kesh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmærəˌkɛʃ/. In British English it is /ˌmærəˈkɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marrakech?
Marrakech has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · uh · kesh.
Is Marrakech pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌmærəˈkɛʃ/ (mar-uh-KESH).