How to Pronounce “macaron”

American (US)

/ˈmækəɹɑn/

British (UK)

/mækəˈɹɒn/

noun — Any of various confections made with almond and egg white, traditionally made in France.

Where the stress falls. “macaron” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmækəɹɑn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈmækəɹɑn/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "macaron" mean?

macaron (noun): Any of various confections made with almond and egg white, traditionally made in France.

How do you pronounce "macaron" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈmækəɹɑn/. British English: /mækəˈɹɒn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "macaron"?

/ˈmækəɹɑn/ in American English, /mækəˈɹɒn/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "macaron"?

“macaron” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmækəɹɑn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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