How to Pronounce Macintosh

To pronounce "macintosh", say MAC-int-osh — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

macintosh

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Accent

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

MAC-int-osh

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💡 Tip for remembering “macintosh”

"macintosh" has 3 syllables: mac-int-osh. It rhymes with panache and swash, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mcintosh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does macintosh mean?

noun

  1. A raincoat.

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Words that rhyme with macintosh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

panacheswashquashsloshwhitewashposhhogwashtoshawashwashdoshbackwash

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "macintosh"?▾

"Macintosh" has 3 syllables: mac · int · osh.

What does "macintosh" mean?▾

Macintosh: A raincoat.

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