Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

macaron

/ˈmækəɹɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.11 in modern English

Syllables: mac-a-ron
IPA: /ˈmækəɹɑn/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Etymology

Borrowed from French macaron. Doublet of macaroon.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmækəɹɑn/
British English: /mækəˈɹɒn/

Inflected Forms

macarons (plural) macaroon (alternative)

Derived Forms

macaronage

Frequently Paired Words

macaroon

Questions

How do you pronounce macaron?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmækəɹɑn/.
What does macaron mean?: Any of various confections made with almond and egg white, traditionally made in France.
Where does macaron come from?: Borrowed from French macaron. Doublet of macaroon.

How to pronounce macaron

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