How to pronounce marconi
Say it like mar-KOH-nee. Marconi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- mar
- KOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marconi 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.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of marconi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mah-KOH-nee.
What does marconi mean?
- To send (a message) via radio.
- To contact (someone) via radio.
- A marconigram; a message sent via radio.
Where does marconi come from?
From the name of Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937).
Words that rhyme with marconi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marconi.
Questions about saying marconi
How do you pronounce marconi?
Say mar-KOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈkoʊni/. In British English it is /mɑːˈkəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marconi?
Marconi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: mar · KOH · nee.
Is marconi 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 /mɑːˈkəʊni/ (mah-KOH-nee).