How to pronounce macrons
Say it like MAK-rahnz. Macrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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US American/ˈmæˌkrɑnz/MAK-rahnz
UK British/ˈmæˌkrɒnz/MAK-ronz
- MAK
- rahnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrons 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.
- rahnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of macrons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAK-ronz.
What does macrons mean?
noun
- plural of macron How to pronounce macron
Questions about saying macrons
How do you pronounce macrons?
Say MAK-rahnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæˌkrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈmæˌkrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrons?
Macrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · rahnz.
Is macrons 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 /ˈmæˌkrɒnz/ (MAK-ronz).