How to pronounce marquess
Say it like MAR-kwis. Marquess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- kwis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marquess 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.
- kwisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marquess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kwis.
What does marquess mean?
- A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl (count).
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Questions about saying marquess
How do you pronounce marquess?
Say MAR-kwis. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkwɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkwɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marquess?
Marquess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kwis.
Is marquess 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 /ˈmɑːkwɪs/ (MAH-kwis).