How to pronounce marquee
Say it like mar-KEE. Marquee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- mar
- KEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marquee 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.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of marquee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-KEE.
What does marquee mean?
- A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.
- A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.
- Lights that turn on and off in sequence, or scrolling text, as these are common elements on a marquee.
- Most famous; preeminent.
- To select (an object or region) with the marquee selection tool.
- To display text prominently at the top, as in a video.“The text was marqueed at the end of the presentation.”
Where does marquee come from?
From marquise, from French marquise.
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Words that rhyme with marquee
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Words that sound like marquee
Questions about saying marquee
How do you pronounce marquee?
Say mar-KEE. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈki/. In British English it is /mɑːˈkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marquee?
Marquee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: mar · KEE.
Is marquee 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 /mɑːˈkiː/ (mah-KEE).
What words sound the same as marquee?
Marquee sounds the same as marquis in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.