How to Pronounce Marble

To pronounce "marble", say MARBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑːbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmɑːbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marble”

"marble" has 2 syllables: marbl-e. It rhymes with garble and jarble, if that helps it stick.

What does marble mean?

noun

A rock of crystalline limestone.
(games) A small ball, usually of glass or ceramic.

verb

To cause (something to have) the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example by mixing viscous ingredients incompletely, or by applying paint or other colorants unevenly.
To get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants.

adjective

Made of, or resembling, marble.
“a marble mantel”
Cold; hard; unfeeling.
“a marble heart”

Synonyms

marbleize

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Words that rhyme with marble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

garble jarble barble garbel sparble arbel arbil marbil varble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marble"?▾

"Marble" has 2 syllables: marbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "marble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marble" is /ˈmɑːbəl/.

What does "marble" mean?▾

Marble: A rock of crystalline limestone.

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