How to Pronounce Macs

To pronounce "macs", say MACS — one syllable, IPA /mæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mæks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “macs”

"macs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: max, macks, maxx — easy to mix up when writing.

What does macs mean?

noun

  1. A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
  2. By extension, any waterproof coat or raincoat.

Synonyms

macmackraincoat

Words that rhyme with macs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

mackintoshmacintoshmackamcamfcmacmascmy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "macs"?▾

"Macs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "macs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "macs" is /mæks/.

What does "macs" mean?▾

Macs: A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.

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