How to pronounce marching
Say it like MAR-ching. Marching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrtʃɪŋ/MAR-ching
UK British/ˈmɑːtʃɪŋ/MAH-ching
- MAR
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marching 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.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marching
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-ching.
What does marching mean?
noun
- the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)“it was a long march”“we heard the sound of marching”
Questions about saying marching
How do you pronounce marching?
Say MAR-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marching?
Marching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · ching.
Is marching 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 /ˈmɑːtʃɪŋ/ (MAH-ching).