How to pronounce marmalades
Say it like MAR-muh-laydz. Marmalades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- muh
- laydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marmalades 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.
- laydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of marmalades
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-muh-laydz.
What does marmalades mean?
- plural of marmalade How to pronounce marmalade
Questions about saying marmalades
How do you pronounce marmalades?
Say MAR-muh-laydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrməˌleɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːməˌleɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marmalades?
Marmalades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · muh · laydz.
Is marmalades 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 /ˈmɑːməˌleɪdz/ (MAH-muh-laydz).