How to pronounce Macintosh
Say it like MAK-un-tawsh. Macintosh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- un
- tawsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macintosh 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tawshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Macintosh
American and British speakers say Macintosh in essentially the same way: /ˈmækənˌtɔʃ/ in the US and /ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-in-tosh.
What does Macintosh mean?
- A brand of personal computer manufactured by Apple Inc.
- Alternative spelling of mackintosh (“a raincoat”)
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying Macintosh
How do you pronounce Macintosh?
Say MAK-un-tawsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækənˌtɔʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Macintosh?
Macintosh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · un · tawsh.
Do Americans and Brits say Macintosh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækənˌtɔʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.