How to pronounce Macgregor
Say it like muh-GREG-er. Macgregor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREG).
- muh
- GREG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macgregor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GREGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Macgregor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-GREG-uh.
What does Macgregor mean?
- A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, named after William MacGregor.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- robert macgregor
- rob roy
Words that rhyme with Macgregor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Macgregor.
Words that sound like Macgregor
- mcgregor
Questions about saying Macgregor
How do you pronounce Macgregor?
Say muh-GREG-er. The American pronunciation is /məˈɡrɛɡɚ/. In British English it is /məˈɡrɛɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Macgregor?
Macgregor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREG). Broken into parts: muh · GREG · er.
Is Macgregor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈɡrɛɡə/ (muh-GREG-uh).
What words sound the same as Macgregor?
Macgregor sounds the same as mcgregor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.