How to pronounce marmot
Say it like MAR-mut. Marmot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marmot 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.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marmot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-mut.
What does marmot mean?
- Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.
Where does marmot come from?
From Middle French marmotte, from Old French marmotte; further etymology uncertain, possibly from a Gallo-Romance base *marm- (“to mumble; to murmur”) (referring to the sound made by the marmot when eating; possibly related to Proto-Indo-Eu
Questions about saying marmot
How do you pronounce marmot?
Say MAR-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrmət/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marmot?
Marmot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · mut.
Is marmot 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 /ˈmɑːmət/ (MAH-mut).