How to pronounce marina
Say it like muh-REE-nuh. Marina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- muh
- REE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marina
American and British speakers say marina in essentially the same way: /məˈrinə/ in the US and /məˈriːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-REE-nuh.
What does marina mean?
- a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
Where does marina come from?
From Latin marinus (“of the sea, marine”), by way of Italian marina and Spanish marina.
Words that rhyme with marina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marina.
Questions about saying marina
How do you pronounce marina?
Say muh-REE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈrinə/. In British English it is /məˈriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marina?
Marina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: muh · REE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say marina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrinə/ and the British form is /məˈriːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.