How to pronounce Macedonian
Say it like mas-uh-DOH-nyun. Macedonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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US American/ˌmæsəˈdoʊnjən/mas-uh-DOH-nyun
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- mas
- uh
- DOH
- nyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macedonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Macedonian mean?
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Macedon
- the Slavic language of modern Macedonia
- of or relating to Macedonia or its inhabitants“Macedonian hills”
Questions about saying Macedonian
How do you pronounce Macedonian?
Say mas-uh-DOH-nyun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæsəˈdoʊnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Macedonian?
Macedonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: mas · uh · DOH · nyun.