How to Pronounce Marigold

To pronounce "marigold", say MAR-ig-old — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marigold”

"marigold" has 3 syllables: mar-ig-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does marigold mean?

noun

  1. (genericised brand name, usually plural, sometimes with capital) A rubber glove, especially one for use in household cleaning.

noun

  1. Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
  2. Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

adjective

  1. Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.

Words that rhyme with marigold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

burmarshcalendulacalthatagetes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marigold"?▾

"Marigold" has 3 syllables: mar · ig · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "marigold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marigold" is /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/.

What does "marigold" mean?▾

Marigold: (genericised brand name, usually plural, sometimes with capital) A rubber glove, especially one for use in household cleaning.

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