How to pronounce marchese
Say it like mar-KEE-zee. Marchese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- mar
- KEE
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marchese 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.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of marchese
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-KEE-zee.
What does marchese mean?
- An Italian marquis.
Where does marchese come from?
Italian, from Late Latin marchensis.
Words that rhyme with marchese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marchese.
Questions about saying marchese
How do you pronounce marchese?
Say mar-KEE-zee. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈkizi/. In British English it is /mɑːˈkiːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marchese?
Marchese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: mar · KEE · zee.
Is marchese 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 /mɑːˈkiːzi/ (mah-KEE-zee).