How to Pronounce Marginal

To pronounce "marginal", say MARG-in-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marginal”

"marginal" has 3 syllables: marg-in-al. It rhymes with intramarginal, if that helps it stick.

What does marginal mean?

noun

  1. Something that is marginal.
  2. A constituency won with a small margin.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).

    “In recent years there has been an increase in violence against marginal groups.”

  2. Determined by a small margin; having a salient characteristic determined by a small margin.

Words that rhyme with marginal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intramarginal

Related words

peripheraledgeborderlinenarrowfringyminimumminimalbare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marginal"?▾

"Marginal" has 3 syllables: marg · in · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "marginal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marginal" is /ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/.

What does "marginal" mean?▾

Marginal: Something that is marginal.

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