How do you pronounce "mackinaw"?

In American English: /ˈmækəˌnɔ/ (MAK-uh-naw). In British English: /mˈakɪnˌɔː/ (M-ak). In Canadian English: /ˈmækəˌnɔ/ (MAK-uh-naw). In Australian English: /mˈakɪnˌɔː/ (M-ak).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmækəˌnɔ/ (MAK-uh-naw), while in British English it's /mˈakɪnˌɔː/ (M-ak).

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mackinaw

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/ˈmækəˌnɔ/

MAK-uh-naw

Syllable Breakdown

mækmack·əi·nɔnaw

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