How to pronounce marron
Say it like MER-un. Marron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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US American/ˈmɛrən/MER-un
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- MER
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does marron mean?
noun
- A sweet chestnut.
- Cherax tenuimanus, a species of freshwater crayfish from Western Australia.
Where does marron come from?
Variant form of maroon (“chestnut”), later reinforced by French marron.
Words that rhyme with marron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marron.
Questions about saying marron
How do you pronounce marron?
Say MER-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marron?
Marron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · un.