How to pronounce marshmallows
Say it like MARSH-mel-ohz. Marshmallows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARSH).
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- MARSH
- mel
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marshmallows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- melGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of marshmallows
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAHSH-mel-ohz.
What does marshmallows mean?
- plural of marshmallow How to pronounce marshmallow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of marshmallow How to pronounce marshmallow
Questions about saying marshmallows
How do you pronounce marshmallows?
Say MARSH-mel-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃˌmɛloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃˌmɛləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marshmallows?
Marshmallows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARSH). Broken into parts: MARSH · mel · ohz.
Is marshmallows 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 /ˈmɑːʃˌmɛləʊz/ (MAHSH-mel-ohz).