Macron

Definitions

1. A surname from French.
2. A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long.

Equivalents

Examples

“We say⟳ such words belong⟳ to a Long family, because of the long macron hat the vowels wear⟳. Like⟳ the other twin o's, one hat is enough for both, for these twins are always found together.”

“A macron is a mark⟳ placed above a long vowel to mark⟳ its quantity.”

“All vowels are pronounced short unless marked with a ¯ (macron) over them. So observe⟳ different vowel length of ‘i ’ in, e.g., fīlia, etc. It may be helpful, but is not essential, to mark⟳ macra in your exercises.”

“Uncertain how to address a French preoccupation with security and immigration, and facing a generational fracture over identity politics, the left’s disarray has allowed Mr. Macron to tilt rightward for votes.”

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