How to pronounce martians
Say it like MAR-shunz. Martians has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrʃənz/MAR-shunz
UK British/ˈmɑːʃənz/MAH-shunz
- MAR
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martians 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of martians
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-shunz.
What does martians mean?
noun
- plural of martian How to pronounce martian
Questions about saying martians
How do you pronounce martians?
Say MAR-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martians?
Martians has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · shunz.
Is martians 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 /ˈmɑːʃənz/ (MAH-shunz).