How to pronounce macro
Say it like MAK-roh. Macro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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US American/ˈmækroʊ/MAK-roh
UK British/ˈmækrəʊ/MAK-roh
- MAK
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macro 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of macro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-roh.
What does macro mean?
noun
- a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language
- very large in scale or scope or capability
Questions about saying macro
How do you pronounce macro?
Say MAK-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macro?
Macro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · roh.
Is macro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmækrəʊ/ (MAK-roh).