How to Pronounce "maracas"
word
ˌmɑˈɹɑkɑz
mah-RAH-kahz
mæɹˈækəz
ma-RAK-uhz
Definition
Maracas are musical instruments, usually a pair, that you shake to create a rhythmic sound. They are often made from hollow gourds or plastic, filled with seeds or beads.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɑˈɹɑkɑz
British English
mæɹˈækəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mah-RAH-kahz
UK
ma-RAK-uhz
Listen in Context
She played the maracas in the school concert.
Maracas make a soft, rattling sound when you shake them.
My little brother loves to play with his toy maracas.
The band’s drummer grabbed the maracas for the next song.