How to pronounce marmennill
Say it like MAR-muh-nil. Marmennill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- muh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marmennill 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.
- nilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marmennill
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-muh-nil.
What does marmennill mean?
- A fabled marine male creature usually represented as having the head, trunk, and arms of a man and a lower part like the tail of a fish.
Where does marmennill come from?
From Icelandic and Old Norse.
Questions about saying marmennill
How do you pronounce marmennill?
Say MAR-muh-nil. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrməˌnɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːməˌnɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marmennill?
Marmennill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · muh · nil.
Is marmennill 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 /ˈmɑːməˌnɪl/ (MAH-muh-nil).