How to pronounce marshes
Say it like MAR-shuz. Marshes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrʃəz/MAR-shuz
UK British/ˈmɑːʃəz/MAH-shuz
- MAR
- shuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marshes 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.
- shuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marshes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-shuz.
What does marshes mean?
noun
- plural of marsh How to pronounce marsh
Questions about saying marshes
How do you pronounce marshes?
Say MAR-shuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marshes?
Marshes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · shuz.
Is marshes 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 /ˈmɑːʃəz/ (MAH-shuz).