How to pronounce marram
Say it like MAR-um. Marram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marram 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 "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marram
American and British speakers say marram in essentially the same way: /ˈmærəm/ in the US and /ˈmærəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAR-um.
What does marram mean?
- Ammophila arenaria, a coarse grass found on sandy beaches.
- Alternative form of murram.
Where does marram come from?
From Old Norse maralmr, a compound of marr (“sea”) and halmr (“straw, reed”).
Questions about saying marram
How do you pronounce marram?
Say MAR-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmærəm/. In British English it is /ˈmærəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marram?
Marram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · um.
Do Americans and Brits say marram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmærəm/ and the British form is /ˈmærəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.