How to pronounce macilent
Say it like MAS-ih-lunt. Macilent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæsɪlənt/MAS-ih-lunt
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- MAS
- ih
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macilent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does macilent mean?
adjective
- Lean; thin; emaciated
Where does macilent come from?
From Latin macilentus (“lean, thin, meager”), from Latin maciēs (“leanness; poverty”), from Latin macer (“meager; poor”), from Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ḱrós.
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Questions about saying macilent
How do you pronounce macilent?
Say MAS-ih-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macilent?
Macilent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · ih · lunt.