How to pronounce marvel
Say it like MAR-vul. Marvel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marvel 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.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marvel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-vul.
What does marvel mean?
- be amazed at“We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities”
- express astonishment or surprise about something
- something that causes feelings of wonder“the wonders of modern science”
Where does marvel come from?
First attested from 1300, from Middle English merveile, from Old French merveille (“a wonder”), from Vulgar Latin *miribilia, from Latin mīrābilia (“wonderful things”), from neuter plural of mīrābilis (“strange, wonderful”), from mīror (“to
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Words that rhyme with marvel
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Questions about saying marvel
How do you pronounce marvel?
Say MAR-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrvəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marvel?
Marvel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · vul.
Is marvel 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 /ˈmɑːvəl/ (MAH-vul).