To pronounce "mako", say MAK-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪkoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmeɪkoʊ/
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"mako" has 2 syllables: mak-o. It rhymes with socko and jocko, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mako" has 2 syllables: mak · o.
The IPA transcription of "mako" is /ˈmeɪkoʊ/.
Mako: Mako shark
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