macroacquisition

Questions

What does macroacquisition mean?

The acquisition of a second language by a speech community.

Where does macroacquisition come from?

From macro- + acquisition, coined by Janina Brutt-Griffler.

How to pronounce macroacquisition

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “macroacquisition”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “macroacquisition”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “macroacquisition” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.