macron

Meanings

• Diacritic mark

  A diacritical mark used in writing some languages, including French, to indicate a long vowel sound.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

breve , micron

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Variants

List of all variants of macron that leads to same result
macron , macrons , Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron , Emmanuel Macron , Macron

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'makrós' meaning long.

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Trivia

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1. The macron is also known as an overbar.

2. The macron was first used in the 6th century AD.

3. The macron is not used in English, but it is used in some English transliterations of foreign words.

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Related Concepts

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1. Diacritic mark: A symbol used in writing to indicate the pronunciation of a letter or a change in the pronunciation of a syllable.

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Culture

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The macron is commonly used in various languages, including French, Portuguese, and Russian. In literature and art, it is often used to indicate the pronunciation of certain words.

How to Memorize "macron"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long vowel sound to remember the use of the macron.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the macron with the sound of a long vowel to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Macron makes a vowel long' to remember the function of the macron.

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