How to pronounce maritime
Say it like MER-uh-tyme. Maritime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- uh
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maritime 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.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of maritime
American and British speakers say maritime in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛrəˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈmærɪˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAR-ih-tyme.
What does maritime mean?
- relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen“nautical charts”“maritime law”
- bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea“a maritime province”“maritime farmers”
Where does maritime come from?
Borrowed from Middle French maritime, from Latin maritimus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying maritime
How do you pronounce maritime?
Say MER-uh-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrəˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmærɪˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maritime?
Maritime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · uh · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say maritime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛrəˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈmærɪˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.