How to pronounce marinade
Say it like mer-ih-NAYD. Marinade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD).
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- mer
- ih
- NAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marinade 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of marinade
American and British speakers say marinade in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛrɪˈneɪd/ in the US and /ˌmærɪˈneɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mar-ih-NAYD.
What does marinade mean?
- A seasoned, often acidic liquid mixture in which food is marinated, or soaked, usually to flavor and prepare it for cooking.“I like to use a lemon marinade with chicken.”
- To marinate.
Where does marinade come from?
Borrowed from French marinade.
Words that rhyme with marinade
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Questions about saying marinade
How do you pronounce marinade?
Say mer-ih-NAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛrɪˈneɪd/. In British English it is /ˌmærɪˈneɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marinade?
Marinade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD). Broken into parts: mer · ih · NAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say marinade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛrɪˈneɪd/ and the British form is /ˌmærɪˈneɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.