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How to pronounce marga

Say it like MAR-guh. Marga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).

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US American/ˈmɑrɡə/MAR-guh
UK British/ˈmɑːɡə/MAH-guh
  • MAR
  • guh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Marga pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of marga

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: MAH-guh.

What does marga mean?

noun
  1. The canon of established forms of classical music, dance etc., as opposed to modern or regional developments.
  2. Any of various paths or courses seen as leading to enlightenment.
  3. The noble eightfold path.

Questions about saying marga

How do you pronounce marga?

Say MAR-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrɡə/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in marga?

Marga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · guh.

Is marga 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 /ˈmɑːɡə/ (MAH-guh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).