How to pronounce margravine
Say it like MAR-gruh-veen. Margravine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- gruh
- veen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Margravine 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.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of margravine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-gruh-veen.
What does margravine mean?
- The wife of a margrave.
- A woman with the rank and responsibilities of a margrave.
Where does margravine come from?
From Dutch markgravin.
Questions about saying margravine
How do you pronounce margravine?
Say MAR-gruh-veen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrɡrəvin/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːɡrəviːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in margravine?
Margravine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · gruh · veen.
Is margravine 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 /ˈmɑːɡrəviːn/ (MAH-gruh-veen).