How to pronounce Martian
Say it like MAR-shun. Martian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrʃən/MAR-shun
UK British/ˈmɑːʃən/MAH-shun
- MAR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martian 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Martian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-shun.
What does Martian mean?
adjective
- of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants)
- imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
Questions about saying Martian
How do you pronounce Martian?
Say MAR-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃən/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Martian?
Martian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · shun.
Is Martian 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 /ˈmɑːʃən/ (MAH-shun).