How to pronounce marcour
Say it like MAR-ker. Marcour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrkər/MAR-ker
UK British/ˈmɑːkə/MAH-kuh
- MAR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marcour 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marcour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kuh.
What does marcour mean?
noun
- The state of withering or wasting; leanness; loss of flesh.
Where does marcour come from?
From Latin marcor.
Questions about saying marcour
How do you pronounce marcour?
Say MAR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkər/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marcour?
Marcour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · ker.
Is marcour 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 /ˈmɑːkə/ (MAH-kuh).