How to pronounce margarine
Say it like MAR-juh-reen. Margarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- juh
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Margarine 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of margarine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-juh-reen.
What does margarine mean?
- A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.
- The solid ingredient of human fat, olive oil, etc.
- To spread or cover (something) with margarine.
Questions about saying margarine
How do you pronounce margarine?
Say MAR-juh-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrdʒəˌrin/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːdʒəˌriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in margarine?
Margarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · juh · reen.
Is margarine 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 /ˈmɑːdʒəˌriːn/ (MAH-juh-reen).