How to pronounce margarita
Say it like mar-guh-REE-tuh. Margarita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- mar
- guh
- REE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Margarita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of margarita
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mah-guh-REE-tuh.
What does margarita mean?
- A cocktail made with tequila, an orange-flavored liqueur, and lemon or lime juice, often served with salt encrusted on the rim of the glass.
Where does margarita come from?
Borrowed from Spanish margarita.
Words that rhyme with margarita
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of margarita.
Questions about saying margarita
How do you pronounce margarita?
Say mar-guh-REE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑrɡəˈritə/. In British English it is /ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in margarita?
Margarita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: mar · guh · REE · tuh.
Is margarita 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 /ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə/ (mah-guh-REE-tuh).