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macrons

The correct spelling is macrons.

How to pronounce macrons

noun

IPA: /ˈmeɪˌkɹɒnz/

Say it like: Mac-ron-s

The correct spelling is macrons. 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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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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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