How to pronounce Marianas
Say it like mer-ee-AN-us. Marianas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN).
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US American/ˌmɛriˈænəs/mer-ee-AN-us
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- mer
- ee
- AN
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marianas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- merGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Marianas mean?
proper noun
- An archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, a part of the geographical Micronesia.
Where does Marianas come from?
Named after Spanish Queen Mariana of Austria (1634–1696).
Questions about saying Marianas
How do you pronounce Marianas?
Say mer-ee-AN-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛriˈænəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marianas?
Marianas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN). Broken into parts: mer · ee · AN · us.