How to pronounce marfa
Say it like MAR-fuh. Marfa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrfə/MAR-fuh
UK British/ˈmɑːfə/MAH-fuh
- MAR
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marfa 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marfa
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-fuh.
What does marfa mean?
noun
- A percussion instrument thought to have originated in Africa
- A form of Hyderabadi music inspired by Afro-Arab music that typically uses such instruments
Questions about saying marfa
How do you pronounce marfa?
Say MAR-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrfə/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marfa?
Marfa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · fuh.
Is marfa 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 /ˈmɑːfə/ (MAH-fuh).