How to pronounce “macho”
Hear how “macho (male, tough)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | male, tough |
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| Syllables | ma · cho (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MA. |
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| IPA | /ˈma.tʃo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Es un gato macho.It's a male cat.
No tienes que ser tan macho.You don't have to act so tough.
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