How to pronounce margrave
Say it like MAR-grayv. Margrave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrˌɡreɪv/MAR-grayv
UK British/ˈmɑːˌɡreɪv/MAH-grayv
- MAR
- grayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Margrave 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.
- grayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of margrave
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-grayv.
What does margrave mean?
noun
- the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany
- a German nobleman ranking above a count (corresponding in rank to a British marquess)
Questions about saying margrave
How do you pronounce margrave?
Say MAR-grayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrˌɡreɪv/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːˌɡreɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in margrave?
Margrave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · grayv.
Is margrave 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 /ˈmɑːˌɡreɪv/ (MAH-grayv).