How to pronounce Maclean
Say it like muh-KLAYN. Maclean has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYN).
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- muh
- KLAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maclean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Maclean
American and British speakers say Maclean in essentially the same way: /məˈkleɪn/ in the US and /məˈkleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KLAYN.
What does Maclean mean?
- A town in the Northern Rivers region of northern New South Wales, Australia.
Where does Maclean come from?
From Scottish Gaelic MacGilleEathain, patronymic form of a personal name meaning "servant of (Saint) John".
Words that rhyme with Maclean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Maclean.
Questions about saying Maclean
How do you pronounce Maclean?
Say muh-KLAYN. The American pronunciation is /məˈkleɪn/. In British English it is /məˈkleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maclean?
Maclean has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYN). Broken into parts: muh · KLAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say Maclean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkleɪn/ and the British form is /məˈkleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.