How to Pronounce Macadam

To pronounce "macadam", say MAC-ad-am — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈkædəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

macadam

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying macadam, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

7

Letters

/məˈkædəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “macadam”

"macadam" has 3 syllables: mac-ad-am. It rhymes with madam and adam, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mcadam — easy to mix up when writing.

What does macadam mean?

noun

  1. The surface of a road consisting of layers of crushed stone (usually tar-coated for modern traffic).
  2. Any road or street.

verb

  1. To cover or surface with macadam.

Words that rhyme with macadam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

madamadamcadamgaddummadamemcadam

Related words

pavedtarmactarmacadamasphaltmacadamizedblacktoppavementtelford

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "macadam"?▾

"Macadam" has 3 syllables: mac · ad · am.

What is the IPA transcription of "macadam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "macadam" is /məˈkædəm/.

What does "macadam" mean?▾

Macadam: The surface of a road consisting of layers of crushed stone (usually tar-coated for modern traffic).

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “macadam” in the full dictionary →