How to pronounce marshall
Say it like MAR-shul. Marshall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marshall 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 marshall
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-shul.
What does marshall mean?
- United States actor (1914-1998)
- United States general and statesman who as Secretary of State organized the European Recovery Program (1880-1959)
- United States jurist; as chief justice of the Supreme Court he established the principles of United States constitutional law (1755-1835)
Words that rhyme with marshall
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Words that sound like marshall
Questions about saying marshall
How do you pronounce marshall?
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 marshall?
Marshall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · shul.
Is marshall 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 marshall?
Marshall sounds the same as marshal, martial in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.