How to pronounce marital
Say it like MER-uh-tul. Marital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marital 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marital
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAR-ih-tul.
What does marital mean?
- of or relating to the state of marriage“marital status”“marital fidelity”
Where does marital come from?
Borrowed from Middle French marital, and its source, Latin marītālis, from marītus (“husband”).
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Questions about saying marital
How do you pronounce marital?
Say MER-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrətəl/. In British English it is /ˈmærɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marital?
Marital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · uh · tul.
Is marital pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmærɪtəl/ (MAR-ih-tul).