How to pronounce marbled
Say it like MAR-buld. Marbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marbled 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.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marbled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-buld.
What does marbled mean?
- Composed of marble; having a marble exterior.
- Having marbling.
- Resembling marble.
- simple past and past participle of marble How to pronounce marble
Where does marbled come from?
From marble + -ed.
Words that rhyme with marbled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marbled.
Questions about saying marbled
How do you pronounce marbled?
Say MAR-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrbəld/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marbled?
Marbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · buld.
Is marbled 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 /ˈmɑːbəld/ (MAH-buld).