How to pronounce marble
Say it like MAR-bul. Marble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrbəl/MAR-bul
UK British/ˈmɑːbəl/MAH-bul
- MAR
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marble 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marble
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-bul.
What does marble mean?
noun
- a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
- a small ball of glass that is used in various games
- a sculpture carved from marble
- paint or stain like marble“marble paper”
Questions about saying marble
How do you pronounce marble?
Say MAR-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marble?
Marble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · bul.
Is marble pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːbəl/ (MAH-bul).