How to Pronounce "macaroons"
word
ˌmækəˈruːnz
mak-uh-ROONZ
mˌækɐɹˈuːnz
mak-uh-ROONZ
Definition
A macaroon is a small sweet cookie usually made with coconut or almonds, sugar, and egg whites. It is not the same as the colorful French macaron, which is a meringue-based sandwich cookie.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmækəˈruːnz
British English
mˌækɐɹˈuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mak-uh-ROONZ
UK
mak-uh-ROONZ
Listen in Context
I bought some macaroons from the bakery.
Macaroons are usually made with coconut.
She brought homemade macaroons to the party.
Don’t mix up macaroons with macarons—they’re totally different!