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How to pronounce mclaughlin

mclaughlin
/məˈglɑːklən/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Mclaughlin, sound by sound

/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce mclaughlin?

Mclaughlin is pronounced /məˈglɑːklən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in mclaughlin?

Mclaughlin has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in mclaughlin?

The second syllable: /məˈglɑːklən/.

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