How to pronounce machoness
Say it like MAH-choh-nuhs. Machoness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- choh
- nuhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machoness 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.
- nuhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of machoness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAH-choh-nuhs.
What does machoness mean?
- The quality of being macho; machismo.
Where does machoness come from?
From macho + -ness.
Questions about saying machoness
How do you pronounce machoness?
Say MAH-choh-nuhs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑtʃoʊˌnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɑtʃəʊˌnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machoness?
Machoness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · choh · nuhs.
Is machoness 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 /ˈmɑtʃəʊˌnəs/ (MAH-choh-nuhs).