How to Pronounce "merengue"
word
mɝˈeɪŋ
mer-ENG
mˈɛɹɛŋ
meh-RENG
Definition
Merengue is a lively style of music and dance from the Dominican Republic, and it can also refer to a sweet dessert made of whipped egg whites and sugar, usually called 'meringue' in English.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɝˈeɪŋ
British English
mˈɛɹɛŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mer-ENG
UK
meh-RENG
Listen in Context
She loves to dance merengue at parties.
The band played a fast merengue song.
My favorite dessert is merengue with strawberries.
If you go to the Dominican Republic, you have to try dancing merengue!