How to pronounce mathemaku
Say it like math-uh-MAK-oo. Mathemaku has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAK).
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US American/ˌmæθəˈmæku/math-uh-MAK-oo
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- math
- uh
- MAK
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mathemaku pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does mathemaku mean?
noun
- A genre of pseudohaiku which combines a very short poetic structure with elegant mathematical expression; also, an example of this genre.
Where does mathemaku come from?
Coined by Bob Grumman, who invented the genre, and first attested in 1988; formed as a blend of either mathema(tics) or mathema(tical) with (hai)ku.
Questions about saying mathemaku
How do you pronounce mathemaku?
Say math-uh-MAK-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæθəˈmæku/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mathemaku?
Mathemaku has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAK). Broken into parts: math · uh · MAK · oo.