How to pronounce marquise
Say it like mar-KEEZ. Marquise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEEZ).
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- mar
- KEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marquise 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.
- KEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of marquise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-KEEZ.
What does marquise mean?
- A marquee.
- An oval cut gemstone with pointed ends.
- A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.
Where does marquise come from?
Borrowed from French marquise.
Words that rhyme with marquise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marquise.
Questions about saying marquise
How do you pronounce marquise?
Say mar-KEEZ. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈkiz/. In British English it is /mɑːˈkiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marquise?
Marquise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEEZ). Broken into parts: mar · KEEZ.
Is marquise 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 /mɑːˈkiːz/ (mah-KEEZ).