How to pronounce marchioness
Say it like MAR-shuh-nis. Marchioness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- shuh
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marchioness 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marchioness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-shuh-nis.
What does marchioness mean?
- The wife of a marquess.
- A woman holding the rank of marquess in her own right.
Where does marchioness come from?
From Medieval Latin marchionissa, feminine form of marchion, from Late Latin marca, from Frankish *markōn (“to mark, mark out, to press with the foot”), from Proto-Germanic *markō (“area, region, edge, rim, border”).
Questions about saying marchioness
How do you pronounce marchioness?
Say MAR-shuh-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃənɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃənɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marchioness?
Marchioness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · shuh · nis.
Is marchioness 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 /ˈmɑːʃənɪs/ (MAH-shuh-nis).