How to pronounce marquis
Say it like mar-KEE. Marquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- mar
- KEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marquis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. 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 marquis
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kwis.
What does marquis mean?
- A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by letters patent or letters clo
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Bassarona (or Euthalia).
Where does marquis come from?
Meaning is “lord of the march”, in sense of march (“border country”).
Words that rhyme with marquis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marquis.
Words that sound like marquis
Questions about saying marquis
How do you pronounce marquis?
Say mar-KEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑrˈki/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkwɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marquis?
Marquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: mar · KEE.
Is marquis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmɑːkwɪs/ (MAH-kwis).
What words sound the same as marquis?
Marquis sounds the same as marquee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.