mac vs mack

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mac or mack?

What is the difference between mac and mack?

mac means "a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric". mack means "a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric". They are pronounced identically — /ˈmæk/ — so only the spelling and the meaning separate them.

Which is more common, mac or mack?

Neither is markedly more common — both sit in the "Common" band.

Are mac and mack pronounced the same?

Yes. Both are /ˈmæk/, said mak. Words that sound alike and are spelled differently are homophones, and they are the commonest source of written mix-ups in English.

Can mac and mack be used in the same place in a sentence?

Both work as nouns, so they are grammatically interchangeable. That is exactly what makes the meaning difference worth checking.

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