Mac-
English
Alternative forms
- Traditionally written as Mac-, and later also as as Mac-.
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mək/, /mæk/
Prefix
Mac-
- A patronymic used to form common Irish and Scottish names, similar to the English -son.
Usage notes
- The surname prefix is often stressed (even with the contracted spelling, Mc-), and the pronunciation of names must be learned individually.
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with Mac-
Related terms
- Mc-
- M‘-