To pronounce "macau", say MAC-au — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
macau
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MAC-au
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"macau" has 2 syllables: mac-au. It rhymes with endow and bow, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: macao — easy to mix up when writing.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Macau" has 2 syllables: mac · au.
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