How to pronounce maril
Say it like meh-RIL. Maril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL).
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- meh
- RIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maril pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maril
American and British speakers say maril in essentially the same way: /mɛˈrɪl/ in the US and /mæˈrɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ma-RIL.
What does maril mean?
- An ornamental binding material with a variegated grain, made from scraps of colored leather mixed in a resin, compressed, and dried.
Where does maril come from?
Coined by British bookbinder Phillip Smith as a clipping of Silmaril, the name of three jewels in the works of J.
Words that rhyme with maril
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maril.
Questions about saying maril
How do you pronounce maril?
Say meh-RIL. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈrɪl/. In British English it is /mæˈrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maril?
Maril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL). Broken into parts: meh · RIL.
Do Americans and Brits say maril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛˈrɪl/ and the British form is /mæˈrɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.