How to pronounce marotte
Say it like muh-ROT. Marotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- muh
- ROT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marotte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of marotte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-ROT.
What does marotte mean?
- A jester's dummy, bauble, or skeptre.
- A quirk, an obsession.
Where does marotte come from?
Borrowed from French marotte.
Words that rhyme with marotte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marotte.
Questions about saying marotte
How do you pronounce marotte?
Say muh-ROT. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɑt/. In British English it is /məˈrɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marotte?
Marotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: muh · ROT.
Is marotte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /məˈrɒt/ (muh-ROT).