How to pronounce marzipan
Say it like MAR-zuh-pan. Marzipan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- zuh
- pan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marzipan 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- panKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of marzipan
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: mah-zih-PAN.
What does marzipan mean?
- A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder.
- A similar confection made using another nut, such as peanut or hazelnut.
- A piece of such a confection.
- To cover with marzipan.“a marzipanned cake”
Where does marzipan come from?
Borrowed from German Marzipan, from Italian marzapane, Venetan marzapane.
Questions about saying marzipan
How do you pronounce marzipan?
Say MAR-zuh-pan. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrzəpæn/. In British English it is /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marzipan?
Marzipan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · zuh · pan.
Is marzipan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ (mah-zih-PAN).