How to pronounce marmalade
Say it like MAR-muh-layd. Marmalade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- muh
- layd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marmalade 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of marmalade
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-muh-layd.
What does marmalade mean?
- A kind of jam made with citrus fruit, distinguished by being made slightly bitter by the addition of the peel and by partial caramelisation during manufacture. Most commonly made with Seville oranges, and usually qualified by the name of the fruit when made with other types of fruit.“lime marmalade”
- A cat having orange- or ginger-colored fur.
- To spread marmalade on.
Questions about saying marmalade
How do you pronounce marmalade?
Say MAR-muh-layd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrməleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːməˌleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marmalade?
Marmalade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · muh · layd.
Is marmalade 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 /ˈmɑːməˌleɪd/ (MAH-muh-layd).