How to pronounce McAllen
Say it like muh-KAW-lun. McAllen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAW).
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- muh
- KAW
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
McAllen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of McAllen
American and British speakers say McAllen in essentially the same way: /məˈkɔlən/ in the US and /məˈkɔːlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KAW-lun.
What does McAllen mean?
- a town in southern Texas on the Rio Grande
Questions about saying McAllen
How do you pronounce McAllen?
Say muh-KAW-lun. The American pronunciation is /məˈkɔlən/. In British English it is /məˈkɔːlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in McAllen?
McAllen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAW). Broken into parts: muh · KAW · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say McAllen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkɔlən/ and the British form is /məˈkɔːlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.