How to pronounce megabuck
Say it like MEG-uh-buhk. Megabuck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- buhk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megabuck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of megabuck
American and British speakers say megabuck in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌk/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-buhk.
What does megabuck mean?
- A million dollars.
Where does megabuck come from?
Back-formation from megabucks.
Questions about saying megabuck
How do you pronounce megabuck?
Say MEG-uh-buhk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌk/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megabuck?
Megabuck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · buhk.
Do Americans and Brits say megabuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌk/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.