How to pronounce margin
Say it like MAR-jun. Margin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
- MAR
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Margin 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of margin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-jin.
What does margin mean?
- The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.
- The edge or border of any flat surface.
- The edge defining inclusion in or exclusion from a set or group.
- To add a margin to; to furnish with a margin.
- To enter (notes etc.) into the margin.
- To trade (securities etc.) on margin (collateral).
Where does margin come from?
From Middle English margyn, from Latin marginem (possibly via Old French margin), accusative of margō (“edge, brink, border, margin”).
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Questions about saying margin
How do you pronounce margin?
Say MAR-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in margin?
Margin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · jun.
Is margin 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 /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ (MAH-jin).