How to pronounce makos
Say it like MAY-kohz. Makos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪkoʊz/MAY-kohz
UK British/ˈmeɪkəʊz/MAY-kohz
- MAY
- kohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of makos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAY-kohz.
What does makos mean?
noun
- plural of mako How to pronounce mako
Questions about saying makos
How do you pronounce makos?
Say MAY-kohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪkoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪkəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makos?
Makos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · kohz.
Is makos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmeɪkəʊz/ (MAY-kohz).