How to pronounce marten
Say it like MAR-tun. Marten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marten 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marten
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-tin.
What does marten mean?
- Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes.
Where does marten come from?
From Middle English martren, martryn, from Old French martrine (“marten fur”), from Old Dutch *marthrīn (“of marten fur”), from *marthar (“marten”).
Words that rhyme with marten
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Words that sound like marten
Questions about saying marten
How do you pronounce marten?
Say MAR-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtən/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marten?
Marten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · tun.
Is marten 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 /ˈmɑːtɪn/ (MAH-tin).
What words sound the same as marten?
Marten sounds the same as martin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.