Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mc-

/mək/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.00 in modern English

Syllables
mc-
IPA
/mək/
6
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

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

prefix

Used in combination with a non-name descriptive word to form mock names.

Derogatory

prefix

Indicating a lack of depth or worth, by association with McDonald's.

Derogatory

prefix

Indicating an increase in availability or an increase in consumerism causing items to be more readily available.

Derogatory; Humorous

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Etymology

Abbreviation of Mac-, from Irish and Scottish Gaelic mac (“son”).

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Questions

How do you pronounce mc-?
The recorded pronunciation is /mək/.
What does mc- mean?
A patronymic used to form common Irish and Scottish names, similar to the English -son.
Where does mc- come from?
Abbreviation of Mac-, from Irish and Scottish Gaelic mac (“son”).

How to pronounce mc-

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