How to Pronounce Macho

To pronounce "macho", say MACH-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmætʃəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmætʃəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “macho”

"macho" has 2 syllables: mach-o. It rhymes with caucho and camacho, if that helps it stick.

What does macho mean?

noun

  1. A macho person; a person who tends to display masculine characteristics, such as domineering, fierceness, and bravado.
  2. The striped mullet of California (Mugil cephalus, syn. Mugil mexicanus).

adjective

  1. Tending to display masculine characteristics, such as domineering, fierceness, bravado, etc., in ways that are showily and histrionically tough

Synonyms

macho man

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Words that rhyme with macho

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cauchocamachomuscochonachopamachotelemachowacho

Related words

masculinebutchvirilemalestronghemanjerkstadler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "macho"?▾

"Macho" has 2 syllables: mach · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "macho"?▾

The IPA transcription of "macho" is /ˈmætʃəʊ/.

What does "macho" mean?▾

Macho: A macho person; a person who tends to display masculine characteristics, such as domineering, fierceness, and bravado.

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