How to pronounce mackintosh
Say it like MAK-un-tahsh. Mackintosh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmækənˌtɑʃ/MAK-un-tahsh
UK British/ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ/MAK-in-tosh
- MAK
- un
- tahsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mackintosh 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.
- tahshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mackintosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAK-in-tosh.
What does mackintosh mean?
noun
- A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
- Any waterproof coat or raincoat.
- Waterproof rubberized cloth.
Where does mackintosh come from?
From Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), who patented a type of rubberized cloth in 1823.
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Questions about saying mackintosh
How do you pronounce mackintosh?
Say MAK-un-tahsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækənˌtɑʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mackintosh?
Mackintosh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · un · tahsh.
Is mackintosh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ/ (MAK-in-tosh).