mac-

Questions

How do you pronounce mac-?

The recorded pronunciation is /mək/.

What does mac- mean?

A patronymic used to form common Irish and Scottish names, similar to the English -son.

Where does mac- come from?

From Irish and Scottish Gaelic mac (“son”).

How to pronounce mac-

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