To pronounce "macros", say MACR-os — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"macros" has 2 syllables: macr-os. It rhymes with chakras and achras, if that helps it stick.
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“The preprocessor expands any embedded macros into source code before it is compiled.”
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"Macros" has 2 syllables: macr · os.
Macros: A comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complex input to a computer program.
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