How to pronounce makin
Say it like MAK-in. Makin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of makin
American and British speakers say makin in essentially the same way: /ˈmækɪn/ in the US and /ˈmækɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-in.
What does makin mean?
- Alternative form of makkin.
Questions about saying makin
How do you pronounce makin?
Say MAK-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmækɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makin?
Makin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · in.
Do Americans and Brits say makin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmækɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.