How to pronounce marginally
Say it like MAR-juh-nuh-lee. Marginally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- juh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marginally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of marginally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-jih-nuh-lee.
What does marginally mean?
- In a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.
- In the margin of a book.
Where does marginally come from?
From marginal + -ly.
Questions about saying marginally
How do you pronounce marginally?
Say MAR-juh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrdʒənəli/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marginally?
Marginally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · juh · nuh · lee.
Is marginally 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 /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli/ (MAH-jih-nuh-lee).