How to pronounce martini
Say it like mar-TEE-nee. Martini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- mar
- TEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of martini
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-TEE-nee.
What does martini mean?
- A cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth.“Will you join us at six o’clock for martinis?”
- Any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.“I love the chocolate martinis at Trendy Bar!”
Words that rhyme with martini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of martini.
Questions about saying martini
How do you pronounce martini?
Say mar-TEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈtini/. In British English it is /mɑːˈtiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martini?
Martini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: mar · TEE · nee.
Is martini 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 /mɑːˈtiːni/ (mah-TEE-nee).