How to Pronounce Maraca

To pronounce "maraca", say MAR-ac-a — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈɹæ.kə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

maraca

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/məˈɹæ.kə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maraca”

"maraca" has 3 syllables: mar-ac-a. It rhymes with areca and karaka, if that helps it stick.

What does maraca mean?

noun

  1. A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.
  2. (in the plural) breasts

Words that rhyme with maraca

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arecakarakanaricaaraucaaricabarakacarica

Related words

castanetsbonesclappersmarugamarimbamaracatumatracacantaro

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maraca"?▾

"Maraca" has 3 syllables: mar · ac · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "maraca"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maraca" is /məˈɹæ.kə/.

What does "maraca" mean?▾

Maraca: A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.

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