To pronounce "maclean", say MACL-ean — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
maclean
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MACL-ean
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"maclean" has 2 syllables: macl-ean. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: maclaine, mcclain, mcclaine, mcclane — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Maclean" has 2 syllables: macl · ean.
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