Macron

/ˈmeɪkrɑːn/
noun

A line above a vowel to show that it should be spoken as a long vowel.

In the word 'cōde', the 'o' has a macron.
Visual representation of "macron" - A line above a vowel to show that it should be spoken as a long vowel.

Often appears as...

  • vowel macron
  • macron mark

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A horizontal bar character used in computer science and mathematics.

Jordan used a macron in his computer programming script.
Visual representation of "macron" - A horizontal bar character used in computer science and mathematics.

Often appears as...

  • macron character
  • macron script

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The leader of a country. This meaning of 'macron' usually refers to Emmanuel Macron, the President of France.

Macron held a meeting with the other world leaders.
Visual representation of "macron" - The leader of a country. This meaning of 'macron' usually refers to Emmanuel Macron, the President of France.

Often appears as...

  • president macron
  • macron's government
noun

A line above a vowel to show that it should be spoken as a long vowel.

In the word 'cōde', the 'o' has a macron.
Visual representation of "macron" - A line above a vowel to show that it should be spoken as a long vowel.

Often appears as...

  • vowel macron
  • macron mark

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A horizontal bar character used in computer science and mathematics.

Jordan used a macron in his computer programming script.
Visual representation of "macron" - A horizontal bar character used in computer science and mathematics.

Often appears as...

  • macron character
  • macron script

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The leader of a country. This meaning of 'macron' usually refers to Emmanuel Macron, the President of France.

Macron held a meeting with the other world leaders.
Visual representation of "macron" - The leader of a country. This meaning of 'macron' usually refers to Emmanuel Macron, the President of France.

Often appears as...

  • president macron
  • macron's government
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Visual representation of "macron"
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Pronunciation Clue

A macron tells you to stretch out the vowel sound when pronouncing the word.

Illustration for Pronunciation Clue
The 'ā' in 'mākou' is said as a long 'a'.
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Common in Polynesian

The macron is often used in Polynesian languages to indicate vowel length.

Illustration for Common in Polynesian
In Māori, 'māori' has a macron over the first 'a'.
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Not a Hyphen

Don't confuse macrons with hyphens or dashes; they look similar but have different functions.

Illustration for Not a Hyphen
The word 'sake' doesn't need a macron, but 'sakē' does.
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Pronunciation Clue

A macron tells you to stretch out the vowel sound when pronouncing the word.

Illustration for Pronunciation Clue
The 'ā' in 'mākou' is said as a long 'a'.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common in Polynesian

The macron is often used in Polynesian languages to indicate vowel length.

Illustration for Common in Polynesian
In Māori, 'māori' has a macron over the first 'a'.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Hyphen

Don't confuse macrons with hyphens or dashes; they look similar but have different functions.

Illustration for Not a Hyphen
The word 'sake' doesn't need a macron, but 'sakē' does.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Pronunciation Clue

A macron tells you to stretch out the vowel sound when pronouncing the word.

Illustration for Pronunciation Clue
The 'ā' in 'mākou' is said as a long 'a'.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common in Polynesian

The macron is often used in Polynesian languages to indicate vowel length.

Illustration for Common in Polynesian
In Māori, 'māori' has a macron over the first 'a'.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Hyphen

Don't confuse macrons with hyphens or dashes; they look similar but have different functions.

Illustration for Not a Hyphen
The word 'sake' doesn't need a macron, but 'sakē' does.
Visual representation of the word "Macron"

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Quote examples

Elizabeth May

Canadian Politician

One thing is that you won't get climate action without equity, and Greens around the world have always understood this. This has been the dividing point between the green party of France and Emmanuel Macron: You can't get climate policy without equity.
Portrait of Elizabeth May

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Matteo Salvini

Italian Politician

Macron talks about values, but he doesn't recognize the values itself, and therefore, they have no lessons to give to Italy.
Portrait of Matteo Salvini

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Marine Le Pen

French Politician

The political groups who have taken the responsibility to elect Mr. Macron have been discredited.
Portrait of Marine Le Pen

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Matteo Salvini

Italian Politician

We do not accept lessons on rights or humanity from Mr. Macron.
Portrait of Matteo Salvini

Quote examples

Elizabeth May

Canadian Politician

One thing is that you won't get climate action without equity, and Greens around the world have always understood this. This has been the dividing point between the green party of France and Emmanuel Macron: You can't get climate policy without equity.
Portrait of Elizabeth May

Quote examples

Matteo Salvini

Italian Politician

Macron talks about values, but he doesn't recognize the values itself, and therefore, they have no lessons to give to Italy.
Portrait of Matteo Salvini

Quote examples

Marine Le Pen

French Politician

The political groups who have taken the responsibility to elect Mr. Macron have been discredited.
Portrait of Marine Le Pen

Quote examples

Matteo Salvini

Italian Politician

We do not accept lessons on rights or humanity from Mr. Macron.
Portrait of Matteo Salvini
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