How to pronounce macron
Say it like MAY-krahn. Macron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪkrɑn/MAY-krahn
UK British/ˈmækrɒn/MAK-ron
- MAY
- krahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macron 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.
- krahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of macron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAK-ron.
What does macron mean?
noun
- A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying macron
How do you pronounce macron?
Say MAY-krahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪkrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmækrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macron?
Macron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · krahn.
Is macron 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 /ˈmækrɒn/ (MAK-ron).