To pronounce "marilyn", say MAR-ilyn — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
marilyn
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MAR-ilyn
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"marilyn" has 2 syllables: mar-ilyn. It rhymes with serolin and carolyne, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: marilynn — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Marilyn" has 2 syllables: mar · ilyn.
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