How to pronounce megabucks
Say it like MEG-uh-buhks. Megabucks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- buhks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megabucks 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.
- buhksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of megabucks
American and British speakers say megabucks in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌks/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-buhks.
What does megabucks mean?
- Collectively, a very large amount of money (whether in dollars or other currency).“He is making megabucks with his business venture.”
- plural of megabuck How to pronounce megabuck
Where does megabucks come from?
From mega- + bucks.
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Questions about saying megabucks
How do you pronounce megabucks?
Say MEG-uh-buhks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌks/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megabucks?
Megabucks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · buhks.
Do Americans and Brits say megabucks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌks/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəˌbʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.