How to pronounce Martello
Say it like mar-TEL-oh. Martello has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- mar
- TEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martello pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Martello
- 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: mah-TEL-oh.
What does Martello mean?
- Martello tower
Words that rhyme with Martello
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Martello.
Questions about saying Martello
How do you pronounce Martello?
Say mar-TEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈtɛloʊ/. In British English it is /mɑːˈtɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Martello?
Martello has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: mar · TEL · oh.
Is Martello 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 /mɑːˈtɛləʊ/ (mah-TEL-oh).