How to pronounce martingale
Say it like MAR-ting-ayl. Martingale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- ting
- ayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martingale 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- aylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of martingale
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-ting-ayl.
What does martingale mean?
- A piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point.
- A spar, or piece of rigging that strengthens the bowsprit.
- A stochastic process for which the conditional expectation of future values given the sequence of all prior values is equal to the current value.“If a gambler plays a fair game repeatedly, his payoff over time is a martingale.”
- To employ the martingale strategy in gambling.
Where does martingale come from?
From Middle French martingale, from Occitan martegalo, feminine form of martegal, an inhabitant of Martigues, which is from Latin maritima.
Questions about saying martingale
How do you pronounce martingale?
Say MAR-ting-ayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtɪŋˌeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtɪŋˌeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martingale?
Martingale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · ting · ayl.
Is martingale 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 /ˈmɑːtɪŋˌeɪl/ (MAH-ting-ayl).