How to pronounce martyred
Say it like MAR-terd. Martyred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martyred 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of martyred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-tud.
What does martyred mean?
- simple past and past participle of martyr How to pronounce martyr
Words that rhyme with martyred
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Questions about saying martyred
How do you pronounce martyred?
Say MAR-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martyred?
Martyred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · terd.
Is martyred 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 /ˈmɑːtəd/ (MAH-tud).