macrons

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/ˈmækˌɹɒnz//ˈmækɹənz//ˈmeɪˌkɹɒnz/

A form of macron — A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long.

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Meanings

macrons1

noun
  1. pluralplural of macron

Macrons2

proper noun
  1. pluralplural of Macron
Cite this entry
APA

macrons. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macrons

MLA

“macrons.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macrons. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “macrons,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macrons.

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