How to pronounce Martinique
Say it like mar-tih-NEEK. Martinique has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEK).
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- mar
- tih
- NEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martinique 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Martinique
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-tih-NEEK.
What does Martinique mean?
- An island, overseas department, and administrative region of France in the Caribbean. Official name: Department of Martinique.
Where does Martinique come from?
Named by Christopher Columbus after Saint Martin of Tours.
Words that rhyme with Martinique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Martinique.
Questions about saying Martinique
How do you pronounce Martinique?
Say mar-tih-NEEK. The American pronunciation is /mɑrtɪˈnik/. In British English it is /mɑːtɪˈniːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Martinique?
Martinique has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEK). Broken into parts: mar · tih · NEEK.
Is Martinique 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 /mɑːtɪˈniːk/ (mah-tih-NEEK).