How to pronounce marvels
Say it like MAR-vulz. Marvels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- vulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marvels 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.
- vulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marvels
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-vulz.
What does marvels mean?
- plural of marvel How to pronounce marvel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of marvel How to pronounce marvel
Words that sound like marvels
- marvel's
Questions about saying marvels
How do you pronounce marvels?
Say MAR-vulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marvels?
Marvels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · vulz.
Is marvels 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 /ˈmɑːvəlz/ (MAH-vulz).
What words sound the same as marvels?
Marvels sounds the same as marvel's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.