How to pronounce marshal
Say it like MAR-shul. Marshal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marshal 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 "ah" in father.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marshal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-shul.
What does marshal mean?
- place in proper rank“marshal the troops”
- arrange in logical order“marshal facts or arguments”
- make ready for action or use“marshal resources”
- a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
- (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
Where does marshal come from?
From Middle English marschal, from Anglo-Norman mareschal (“farrier; military commander”), from Medieval Latin mariscalcus (“groom, army commander, court dignitary”), either from Frankish *marhaskalk, or Old High German marah-scalc (“horse-
Words that rhyme with marshal
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Words that sound like marshal
Questions about saying marshal
How do you pronounce marshal?
Say MAR-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marshal?
Marshal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · shul.
Is marshal 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 /ˈmɑːʃəl/ (MAH-shul).
What words sound the same as marshal?
Marshal sounds the same as marshall, martial in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.