How to pronounce macroned
Say it like MAY-krahnd. Macroned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- krahnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macroned 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.
- krahndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of macroned
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAK-rond.
What does macroned mean?
- Marked with a macron; bearing a macron.“The font's macroned vowels looked unattractive.”
Where does macroned come from?
From macron + -ed.
Questions about saying macroned
How do you pronounce macroned?
Say MAY-krahnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪkrɑnd/. In British English it is /ˈmækrɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macroned?
Macroned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · krahnd.
Is macroned 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 /ˈmækrɒnd/ (MAK-rond).