How to pronounce Marlborough
Say it like MARL-buh-roh. Marlborough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARL).
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US American/ˈmɑrlbəroʊ/MARL-buh-roh
UK British/ˈmɔːlbrə/MAWL-bruh
- MARL
- buh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marlborough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Marlborough
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAWL-bruh.
What does Marlborough mean?
proper noun
- A region, an and former province of the South Island, New Zealand.
- A territorial authority in New Zealand, more or less contiguous with the region; in full, Marlborough District.
Where does Marlborough come from?
From marl + -borough.
Questions about saying Marlborough
How do you pronounce Marlborough?
Say MARL-buh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrlbəroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːlbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marlborough?
Marlborough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARL). Broken into parts: MARL · buh · roh.
Is Marlborough pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈmɔːlbrə/ (MAWL-bruh).