How to Pronounce "Macaron"

Q: How do you pronounce Macaron?

Macaron is pronounced ˌmækəˈrɒn. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Q: Is Macaron hard to pronounce?

Macaron is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌmækəˈrɒn.

Medium

🌐 French word

IPA ˌmækəˈrɒn

Syllables: mac·a·ron

What does "Macaron" mean?

noun

A sweet meringue-based French confection made with egg white, icing sugar, and almond flour.

Example: "I enjoyed a delicate macaron filled with raspberry cream at the French bakery."

Origin of "Macaron"

From French macaron, from Italian maccarone or maccherone.

How to Say "Macaron"

🗣️ Step by Step

MACK-uh-ROHN. Say 'MACK' like the beginning of 'macintosh', then 'uh' like the sound in 'sofa', and finish with 'ROHN' where you pronounce 'ron' like the name but with a nasal 'n' sound, stressing the 'ROHN' part.

⚠️ Common Mistake

A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as 'ron' instead of the correct nasalized 'ROHN', which alters the word's French origin.

💬 Example

I enjoyed a delicate macaron filled with raspberry cream at the French bakery.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Macaron?

Macaron is pronounced ˌmækəˈrɒn. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Is Macaron hard to pronounce?

Macaron is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌmækəˈrɒn.

What language is Macaron from?

Macaron originates from French. From French macaron, from Italian maccarone or maccherone.

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