How to pronounce Marseille
Say it like mar-SYLE. Marseille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYLE).
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- mar
- SYLE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marseille 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.
- SYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Marseille
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-SYLE.
What does Marseille mean?
- The capital city of Bouches-du-Rhône department, France; the capital city of the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Words that rhyme with Marseille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Marseille.
Questions about saying Marseille
How do you pronounce Marseille?
Say mar-SYLE. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈsaɪl/. In British English it is /mɑːˈsaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marseille?
Marseille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYLE). Broken into parts: mar · SYLE.
Is Marseille 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 /mɑːˈsaɪl/ (mah-SYLE).