How to pronounce marla
Say it like MAR-luh. Marla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marla
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-luh.
What does marla mean?
- Plasticine; modeling clay.
- A rufous hare-wallaby (Lagorchestes hirsutus), a small desert marsupial of Australia.
- A unit of area used in the Indian subcontinent, of varying size, but roughly 250 square feet.
Where does marla come from?
From Irish marla, from Middle English marle.
Questions about saying marla
How do you pronounce marla?
Say MAR-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrlə/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marla?
Marla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · luh.
Is marla pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːlə/ (MAH-luh).