How to Pronounce Macaque

To pronounce "macaque", say MAC-aq-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈkæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/məˈkæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “macaque”

"macaque" has 3 syllables: mac-aq-ue. It rhymes with scacchic and makuch, if that helps it stick.

What does macaque mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae, especially genus Macaca.

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Words that rhyme with macaque

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scacchicmakuchbacchiclacocktakach

Related words

rhesuspigtailedmacacacercopithecinemacacocercopithecidmonkey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "macaque"?▾

"Macaque" has 3 syllables: mac · aq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "macaque"?▾

The IPA transcription of "macaque" is /məˈkæk/.

What does "macaque" mean?▾

Macaque: Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae, especially genus Macaca.

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