How to pronounce martial
Say it like MAR-shul. Martial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martial 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.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of martial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-shul.
What does martial mean?
- (of persons) befitting a warrior“a military bearing”
- suggesting war or military life
- of or relating to the armed forces“martial law”
- Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)
Where does martial come from?
From Middle English martial, marcial, mercial, mercialle (“relating to war, warlike; military; for use in fighting or warfare; brave, hardy; combative, fierce; ruthless, vicious; domineering, overbearing”), from Middle French martial (moder
Words that rhyme with martial
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Words that sound like martial
Questions about saying martial
How do you pronounce martial?
Say MAR-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martial?
Martial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · shul.
Is martial 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 /ˈmɑːʃəl/ (MAH-shul).
What words sound the same as martial?
Martial sounds the same as marshal, marshall in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.