How to pronounce marigot
Say it like MAR-ih-goh. Marigot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- ih
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marigot 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 "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of marigot
American and British speakers say marigot in essentially the same way: /ˈmærɪɡoʊ/ in the US and /ˈmærɪɡɒt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAR-ih-got.
What does marigot mean?
- A side-stream or tributary rivulet in West Africa.
Where does marigot come from?
Borrowed from French marigot.
Questions about saying marigot
How do you pronounce marigot?
Say MAR-ih-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmærɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmærɪɡɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marigot?
Marigot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · ih · goh.
Do Americans and Brits say marigot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmærɪɡoʊ/ and the British form is /ˈmærɪɡɒt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.