How to Pronounce Mahogany

To pronounce "mahogany", say MAH-og-any — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈhɒɡəni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/məˈhɒɡəni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mahogany”

"mahogany" has 3 syllables: mah-og-any.

What does mahogany mean?

noun

  1. Any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, having a valuable hard red-brown wood.
  2. The wood of these trees, mostly used to make furniture.

adjective

  1. Made of mahogany.
  2. Having the colour of mahogany; dark reddish-brown.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mahogany"?▾

"Mahogany" has 3 syllables: mah · og · any.

What is the IPA transcription of "mahogany"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mahogany" is /məˈhɒɡəni/.

What does "mahogany" mean?▾

Mahogany: Any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, having a valuable hard red-brown wood.

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