How to pronounce marlins
Say it like MAR-lunz. Marlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrlənz/MAR-lunz
UK British/ˈmɑːlənz/MAH-lunz
- MAR
- lunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marlins 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.
- lunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marlins
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-lunz.
What does marlins mean?
noun
- plural of marlin How to pronounce marlin
Questions about saying marlins
How do you pronounce marlins?
Say MAR-lunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrlənz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːlənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marlins?
Marlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · lunz.
Is marlins 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 /ˈmɑːlənz/ (MAH-lunz).