How to pronounce marcel
Say it like mar-SEL. Marcel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- mar
- SEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marcel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of marcel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-SEL.
What does marcel mean?
- a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
- make a marcel in a woman's hair
Where does marcel come from?
Apparently from the French name Marcel, but accounts vary regarding who invented the style.
Words that rhyme with marcel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marcel.
Questions about saying marcel
How do you pronounce marcel?
Say mar-SEL. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈsɛl/. In British English it is /mɑːˈsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marcel?
Marcel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: mar · SEL.
Is marcel 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 /mɑːˈsɛl/ (mah-SEL).