How to pronounce marmoset
Say it like MAR-muh-sut. Marmoset has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- muh
- sut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marmoset 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.
- sutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marmoset
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-muh-sut.
What does marmoset mean?
- Any small monkey, now specifically a Central and South American monkey of the genera Callithrix, Mico, Cebuella, and Callibella, with claws instead of nails, and a rather primitive layout.
Where does marmoset come from?
Borrowed from Middle French marmouset (“a gargoyle; a small child”), probably from marmouser (“to mumble”), of imitative origin.
Questions about saying marmoset
How do you pronounce marmoset?
Say MAR-muh-sut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrməsət/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːməsət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marmoset?
Marmoset has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · muh · sut.
Is marmoset 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 /ˈmɑːməsət/ (MAH-muh-sut).