To pronounce "makassar", say MAK-ass-ar — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
makassar
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MAK-ass-ar
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"makassar" has 3 syllables: mak-ass-ar. It rhymes with macassar, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: macassar — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Makassar" has 3 syllables: mak · ass · ar.
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