How to pronounce macon
Say it like MAY-kun. Macon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of macon
American and British speakers say macon in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪkən/ in the US and /ˈmækɒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-o.
What does macon mean?
- A type of oar blade with an elliptical shape which is squared off at the end, with a ridgeline running down the center of the blade face.
- Mutton bacon, a form of bacon made from cured mutton.
Where does macon come from?
Named after French Mâcon, due to the West German team's highly successful performance at the 1959 European Rowing Championships which took place there; attributed in part to their use of macon blades.
Words that rhyme with macon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of macon.
Questions about saying macon
How do you pronounce macon?
Say MAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈmækɒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macon?
Macon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say macon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪkən/ and the British form is /ˈmækɒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.