macron

[ˈmeɪkrɒn]

macron Definition

a diacritical mark (¯) placed above a vowel to indicate that it has a long sound.

Using macron: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "macron" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In the word 'cake', the 'a' is marked with a macron to indicate a long vowel sound.

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Summary: macron in Brief

A 'macron' [ˈmeɪkrɒn] is a diacritical mark (¯) placed above a vowel to indicate that it has a long sound. It is used in words like 'cake' to indicate a long vowel sound.