How to pronounce "marré" in English
mɑːr
MAR
Primary stress: MAR
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “marré”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MAR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "marré" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "marré" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "marré" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "marré" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "marré is" sounds like "marré-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "marré" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “marré”
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A single scratch can mar the finish of a brand new table.
Hear it in context: “marré”
The English word “marré” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as mɑːr (phonetic respelling: MAR). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (MAR), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “marré” functions as a verb. Hear native speakers say marré in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “marré”
- To impair the appearance or quality of; to spoil or disfigure.
Example Sentences (1)
- “A single scratch can mar the finish of a brand new table.”
Pronounce: “marré”
- Pronunciation:
- MAR
- Syllables:
- MAR
- Written Hyphenation:
- marr
- Primary stress:
- MAR
- IPA:
- mɑːr
- Hear it in context
- marré
Words that Rhyme with “marré”
-ɑrWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"marré" (⁄mɑːr⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "marré" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about marré
How do you pronounce “marré”?
“marré” is pronounced ⁄mɑːr⁄ (MAR). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
Where is the stress in “marré”?
The primary stress in “marré” is on “MAR”.
What does “marré” mean?
To impair the appearance or quality of; to spoil or disfigure.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “marré”?
Single-syllable words like "marré" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "marré" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.