How to pronounce Marion
Say it like MER-ee-un. Marion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Marion
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: MAR-eern.
What does Marion mean?
- An ancient city on the island of Cyprus.
Where does Marion come from?
From Middle English Marion, from Old French Marion, a diminutive of Marie, used in England since the Middle Ages.
Words that rhyme with Marion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Marion.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying Marion
How do you pronounce Marion?
Say MER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛriən/. In British English it is /ˈmærɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marion?
Marion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · ee · un.
Is Marion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈmærɪən/ (MAR-eern).