How to pronounce marplot
Say it like MAR-plaht. Marplot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrplɑt/MAR-plaht
UK British/ˈmɑːplɒt/MAH-plot
- MAR
- plaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marplot 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.
- plahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of marplot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAH-plot.
What does marplot mean?
noun
- Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.
Where does marplot come from?
From mar (“to spoil, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”).
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Questions about saying marplot
How do you pronounce marplot?
Say MAR-plaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrplɑt/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːplɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marplot?
Marplot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · plaht.
Is marplot 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 /ˈmɑːplɒt/ (MAH-plot).