To pronounce "macron", say MACR-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
macron
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/ˈmeɪkɹɒn/
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"macron" has 2 syllables: macr-on. It rhymes with acron and akron, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Macron" has 2 syllables: macr · on.
The IPA transcription of "macron" is /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/.
Macron: A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (¯) placed over any of various letters, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long.
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