macron
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macron¹
- /ˈmækɹɒn/ UK
- /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/ UK
- /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ US
- /ˈmækɹɑn/ US
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek μακρόν (makrón), neuter form of μακρός (makrós, “long”) (English macro-).
noun macrons · macra
- A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. We say such words belong to a Long family, because of the long macron hat the vowels wear. Like the other twin o's, one hat is enough for both, for these twins are always found together.
Macron²
- /mæˈkɹɒn/
Rhymes with -ɒn
Where it comes from
Borrowed from French Macron.
proper noun Macrons
- A surname from French. Uncertain how to address a French preoccupation with security and immigration, and facing a generational fracture over identity politics, the left’s disarray has allowed Mr. Macron to tilt rightward for votes.
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noun short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark
| Español | macrón |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | マクロン makuron |
| 中文 | 長音符號 /长音符号, 長音符 /长音符 chángyīnfú |
| Português | mácron, macro |
| Français | macron |
| Deutsch | Längenstrich, Längestrich, Makron, Verlängerungszeichen |
| Italiano | macron |
| Русский | макро́н makrón |
| العربية | عَلَامَة اَلْمَدّ |
Talk about this word "macron." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/macron. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. macron. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/macron "macron." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/macron.Cite this
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title = {macron},
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