How to pronounce martinis
Say it like mar-TEE-neez. Martinis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- mar
- TEE
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martinis 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of martinis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-TEE-neez.
What does martinis mean?
- plural of martini How to pronounce martini
Questions about saying martinis
How do you pronounce martinis?
Say mar-TEE-neez. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈtiniz/. In British English it is /mɑːˈtiːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martinis?
Martinis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: mar · TEE · neez.
Is martinis 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 /mɑːˈtiːniz/ (mah-TEE-neez).