How to pronounce marmite
Say it like MAR-myte. Marmite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marmite 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.
- myteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of marmite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-myte.
What does marmite mean?
- A rounded cooking pot of various designs, commonly pot-bellied, with or without tripod, handles, lid etc; originally earthenware but currently more commonly of cast iron or other metals.
Where does marmite come from?
Borrowed from French marmite.
Questions about saying marmite
How do you pronounce marmite?
Say MAR-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marmite?
Marmite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · myte.
Is marmite 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 /ˈmɑːˌmaɪt/ (MAH-myte).