How to pronounce macho
Say it like MAH-choh. Macho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑtʃoʊ/MAH-choh
UK British/ˈmætʃəʊ/MACH-oh
- MAH
- choh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of macho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MACH-oh.
What does macho mean?
adjective
- Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. Very masculine.“macho culture”
- A macho person; a man who is masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way.
- A very masculine man.
- Machismo
Where does macho come from?
Borrowed from Spanish macho (“male”), from Latin masculus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- bading
- cockney
Words that rhyme with macho
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macho.
Questions about saying macho
How do you pronounce macho?
Say MAH-choh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macho?
Macho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · choh.
Is macho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmætʃəʊ/ (MACH-oh).