How to pronounce mako
Say it like MAH-koh. Mako has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑkoʊ/MAH-koh
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- MAH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mako pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does mako mean?
noun
- powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific
Words that rhyme with mako
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Questions about saying mako
How do you pronounce mako?
Say MAH-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑkoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mako?
Mako has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · koh.