How to pronounce marais
Say it like mer-AY. Marais has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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US American/ˌmɛˈreɪ/mer-AY
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- mer
- AY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marais pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- merGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does marais mean?
noun
- A marsh; a marshy area, one intermittently covered with water, particularly in Louisiana, or in other French-speaking areas.
- plural of marai
Where does marais come from?
Borrowed from French marais (and in Louisiana, Louisiana French marais).
Words that rhyme with marais
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marais.
Questions about saying marais
How do you pronounce marais?
Say mer-AY. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marais?
Marais has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: mer · AY.