How to pronounce martyrs
Say it like MAR-terz. Martyrs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrtɚz/MAR-terz
UK British/ˈmɑːtəz/MAH-tuz
- MAR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martyrs 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of martyrs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-tuz.
What does martyrs mean?
noun
- plural of martyr How to pronounce martyr
- third-person singular simple present indicative of martyr How to pronounce martyr
Questions about saying martyrs
How do you pronounce martyrs?
Say MAR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martyrs?
Martyrs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · terz.
Is martyrs 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 /ˈmɑːtəz/ (MAH-tuz).