How to pronounce macropine
Say it like MAK-ruh-pyne. Macropine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- ruh
- pyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macropine 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of macropine
American and British speakers say macropine in essentially the same way: /ˈmækrəpaɪn/ in the US and /ˈmækrəpaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-ruh-pyne.
What does macropine mean?
- Of or relating to the kangaroo or the wallaroo.
Where does macropine come from?
From translingual Macropus + -ine.
Questions about saying macropine
How do you pronounce macropine?
Say MAK-ruh-pyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækrəpaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəpaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macropine?
Macropine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · ruh · pyne.
Do Americans and Brits say macropine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækrəpaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmækrəpaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.