How to pronounce marmoreal
Say it like mar-MOH-ree-ul. Marmoreal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- mar
- MOH
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marmoreal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marmoreal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-MAW-rih-ul.
What does marmoreal mean?
- Resembling marble or a marble statue; cold, smooth, white, etc.; marblelike.
Where does marmoreal come from?
From Latin marmoreus (“of, pertaining to, consisting of or made of marble; resembling marble; adorned with statues”) + English -al (suffix forming adjectives).
Questions about saying marmoreal
How do you pronounce marmoreal?
Say mar-MOH-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈmoʊriəl/. In British English it is /mɑːˈmɔːrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marmoreal?
Marmoreal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: mar · MOH · ree · ul.
Is marmoreal 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 /mɑːˈmɔːrɪəl/ (mah-MAW-rih-ul).