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Macron Definition & Meaning

macron
noun
  1. a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound

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Frequently asked questions

What does macron mean?
a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
What part of speech is macron?
Macron is a noun.

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