How to pronounce macher
Say it like MAK-er. Macher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
- MAK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of macher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-ker.
What does macher mean?
- An important person, often in the negative sense of self-important; a bigwig.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with macher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macher.
Questions about saying macher
How do you pronounce macher?
Say MAK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑkər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macher?
Macher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · er.
Is macher 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 /ˈmɑkər/ (MAH-ker).