How to pronounce marguerite
Say it like mar-guh-REET. Marguerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REET).
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- mar
- guh
- REET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marguerite 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.
- REETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of marguerite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-guh-REET.
What does marguerite mean?
- An oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare).
- A shrub with daisy-like flowers, Argyranthemum frutescens
- The China aster.
Where does marguerite come from?
From French marguerite.
Words that rhyme with marguerite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marguerite.
Questions about saying marguerite
How do you pronounce marguerite?
Say mar-guh-REET. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑrɡəˈrit/. In British English it is /ˌmɑːɡəˈriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marguerite?
Marguerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REET). Broken into parts: mar · guh · REET.
Is marguerite 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 /ˌmɑːɡəˈriːt/ (mah-guh-REET).