How to pronounce martel
Say it like MAR-tel. Martel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- tel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martel 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.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of martel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-tul.
What does martel mean?
- A hammer, especially a war hammer.
Where does martel come from?
From Middle English martel, from Old French martel m (modern French marteau m), from Late Latin martellus m, from Latin martulus m, a variant of marculus m (“small hammer”).
Questions about saying martel
How do you pronounce martel?
Say MAR-tel. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrˌtɛl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martel?
Martel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · tel.
Is martel 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 /ˈmɑːtəl/ (MAH-tul).