How to Pronounce Marae

To pronounce "marae", say MAR-ae — 2 syllables, IPA /məˈɹʌɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

marae

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/məˈɹʌɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marae”

"marae" has 2 syllables: mar-ae. It rhymes with carry and intermarry, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: marri — easy to mix up when writing.

What does marae mean?

noun

  1. A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure
  2. The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house and the buildings around it.

Words that rhyme with marae

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carryintermarrybarrybarriemarridenariikarricharryscarrygarrypari-carri

Related words

maraimoraimarkeemaorianmarishmaidmarianmariscamaru

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marae"?▾

"Marae" has 2 syllables: mar · ae.

What is the IPA transcription of "marae"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marae" is /məˈɹʌɪ/.

What does "marae" mean?▾

Marae: A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure

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