How to pronounce Maritimes
Say it like MER-uh-tymz. Maritimes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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US American/ˈmɛrəˌtaɪmz/MER-uh-tymz
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- MER
- uh
- tymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maritimes 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.
- tymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does Maritimes mean?
proper noun
- Synonym of Maritime provinces: A geographic region of Canada comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.“There are surprisingly many universities in the Maritimes.”
Questions about saying Maritimes
How do you pronounce Maritimes?
Say MER-uh-tymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrəˌtaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maritimes?
Maritimes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · uh · tymz.