How to pronounce marisma
Say it like muh-RIS-muh. Marisma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS).
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- muh
- RIS
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marisma 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.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marisma
American and British speakers say marisma in essentially the same way: /məˈrɪsmə/ in the US and /məˈrɪsmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RIS-muh.
What does marisma mean?
- A tidal or saltwater marsh.
Where does marisma come from?
Borrowed from Spanish marisma.
Questions about saying marisma
How do you pronounce marisma?
Say muh-RIS-muh. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɪsmə/. In British English it is /məˈrɪsmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marisma?
Marisma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS). Broken into parts: muh · RIS · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say marisma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrɪsmə/ and the British form is /məˈrɪsmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.