How do you pronounce "macho"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/ (MAHCH-oh). In British English: /mˈætʃəʊ/ (M-ach). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/ (MAHCH-oh). In Australian English: /mˈatʃəʊ/ (M).

Is "macho" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/ (MAHCH-oh), while in British English it's /mˈætʃəʊ/ (M-ach).

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macho

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/ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/

MAHCH-oh

Syllable Breakdown

mɑːtʃma·oʊcho

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