How to pronounce marrow
Say it like MER-oh. Marrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marrow 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of marrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAR-oh.
What does marrow mean?
- the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
- any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
- very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
Where does marrow come from?
From Middle English mary, marow, marwe, marowȝ, from Old English mearg, from Proto-West Germanic *maʀg, from Proto-Germanic *mazgą, *mazgaz, from Proto-Indo-European *mosgʰos.
Words that rhyme with marrow
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Questions about saying marrow
How do you pronounce marrow?
Say MER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmærəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marrow?
Marrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · oh.
Is marrow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmærəʊ/ (MAR-oh).