How to pronounce Marseilles
Say it like mar-SY-lus. Marseilles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- mar
- SY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marseilles 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Marseilles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-SY-lus.
What does Marseilles mean?
- Alternative spelling of Marseille: 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 Marseilles
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Questions about saying Marseilles
How do you pronounce Marseilles?
Say mar-SY-lus. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈsaɪləs/. In British English it is /mɑːˈsaɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marseilles?
Marseilles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: mar · SY · lus.
Is Marseilles 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 /mɑːˈsaɪləs/ (mah-SY-lus).