How to Pronounce Maroon

To pronounce "maroon", say MAR-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /məˈɹuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/məˈɹuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maroon”

"maroon" has 2 syllables: mar-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does maroon mean?

noun

  1. An escaped negro slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of escaped slaves.
  2. A castaway; a person who has been marooned.

verb

  1. To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.

adjective

  1. Associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples.

Synonyms

castaway

Words that rhyme with maroon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maroon"?▾

"Maroon" has 2 syllables: mar · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "maroon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maroon" is /məˈɹuːn/.

What does "maroon" mean?▾

Maroon: An escaped negro slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of escaped slaves.

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