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How to pronounce Maclean How to pronounce Maclean?

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Pronunciation of Maclean in the UK

In the UK, Maclean is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The British pronunciation, specifically in London, UK, is

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m uh - K L AI N
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up
  • k sounds like the 'k' in key
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no

Type of Name: Last Name


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Pronunciation of Maclean in Scotland

The pronunciation of Maclean, specifically in Edinburgh, Scotland, is

M Clane
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me

"This is a Scots clan name. The two main septs of the Clan are MacLean of Duart (Dew art) and Maclaine of Lochbuie (Loch (with Scots ch sound) Boo ee) are both based on the Isle of Mull. MacLean of Duart is claimed to be the oldest surviving tartan."

Type of Name: Last Name And In Scotland Occasionally A First Nam
Origin: Scots/Gaelic
Other spelling(s): Mclean, McLean, MacLean, MaClaine
Meaning: Son Of The Handsome Man


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Pronunciation of Maclean

Here is how Maclean is pronounced

Mac Lean

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Pronunciation of Maclean

Here is how Maclean is pronounced

M clane


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Pronunciation of Maclean in Scotland

The pronunciation of Maclean, specifically in Edinburgh, Scotland, is

M Clane (rhymes with lane)

"This is a Scots clan name. The two main septs of the Clan are MacLean of Duart (Dew art) and Maclaine of Lochbuie (Loch (with Scots ch sound) Boo ee) are both based on the Isle of Mull. MacLean of Duart is claimed to be the oldest surviving tartan."

Type of Name: Last Name And In Scotland Occasionally A First Nam
Origin: Scots/Gaelic
Other spelling(s): Mclean, McLean, MacLean, MaClaine
Meaning: Son Of The Handsome Man


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Pronunciation of Maclean in NC) & CA (NS PEI)

In NC) & CA (NS PEI), Maclean is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The pronunciation of this name, specifically in US (NY, NC) & CA (NS PEI), is

"ma" - KLANE (ryhmes with lane)

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Scottish
Other spelling(s): MacLean, Mac Lean, McLean...


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