How to pronounce mara
Say it like MAR-uh. Mara has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrə/MAR-uh
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- MAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mara mean?
noun
- A nightmare; a specter or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
- A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.
- Any malicious or evil spirit.
- Any caviid rodent of the genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.
Where does mara come from?
Borrowed from Old Norse mara, from Proto-Germanic *marǭ, cognate with Old English mare or mære.
Words that rhyme with mara
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Questions about saying mara
How do you pronounce mara?
Say MAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mara?
Mara has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · uh.