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How to pronounce mackem in English?

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Mackem, a term for people from Sunderland, is also used for Sunderland fans.
From the guardian.co.uk
Mackem is the Sunderlanders'word and refers to the practice of shipping unfinished boats to Tyneside to be finished.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Mackem fans will be so thrilled by the team's revival that they will forgive David Miliband for dividing his time even further.
From the independent.co.uk
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  • A native of Sunderland
  • Mackem is a term that refers to the accent, dialect and people of the Wearside area, or more specifically Sunderland, a city in North East England. Spelling variations include "Mak'em", "Makem", and "Maccam".
  • (Mackems) Nickname for Sunderand fans.
  • Someone from Sunderland. Disclaimer 4: Geordies and Mackems have a fierce rivalry. If you are happy with the current configuration of your face, do not call a Mackem a Geordie or vice versa. Do not blame me if you disregard this advice and start to resemble a Picasso.