How to pronounce merengue
Say it like muh-RAYNG. Merengue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNG).
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- muh
- RAYNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merengue 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.
- RAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of merengue
American and British speakers say merengue in essentially the same way: /məˈreɪŋ/ in the US and /məˈreɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAYNG.
What does merengue mean?
- A type of music common in the Caribbean, originally associated with the Dominican Republic.
- A song performed in this style.
- A dance to this style of music.
- To dance to merengue music.
Where does merengue come from?
Borrowed from Spanish merengue, from French meringue.
Words that rhyme with merengue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of merengue.
Words that sound like merengue
Questions about saying merengue
How do you pronounce merengue?
Say muh-RAYNG. The American pronunciation is /məˈreɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈreɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merengue?
Merengue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNG). Broken into parts: muh · RAYNG.
Do Americans and Brits say merengue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈreɪŋ/ and the British form is /məˈreɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as merengue?
Merengue sounds the same as meringue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.