macron
Pronunciation: /ˈmækɹɒn/
The English word “macron” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μακρόν (makrón), neuter form of μακρός (makrós, “long”) (English macro-).
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