How to pronounce maknae
Say it like MAHK-nay. Maknae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHK).
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- MAHK
- nay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maknae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maknae
American and British speakers say maknae in essentially the same way: /ˈmɑkneɪ/ in the US and /ˈmækneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-nay.
What does maknae mean?
- The youngest member of an idol group.“Ningning is the maknae.”
Where does maknae come from?
Borrowed from Korean 막내 (mangnae, “youngest person in a group”), transferred from its original meaning of "lastborn child".
Questions about saying maknae
How do you pronounce maknae?
Say MAHK-nay. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkneɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmækneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maknae?
Maknae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHK). Broken into parts: MAHK · nay.
Do Americans and Brits say maknae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɑkneɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmækneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.