How to Pronounce Marinade

To pronounce "marinade", say MAR-in-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmaɹəˈneɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌmaɹəˈneɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “marinade”

"marinade" has 4 syllables: mar-in-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does marinade mean?

noun

  1. A seasoned, often acidic liquid mixture in which food is marinated, or soaked, usually to flavor and prepare it for cooking.

    “I like to use a lemon marinade with chicken.”

verb

  1. To marinate.

Words that rhyme with marinade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

marinatediscardadobomarinaravinaigrettesauceseasoning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marinade"?▾

"Marinade" has 4 syllables: mar · in · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "marinade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marinade" is /ˌmaɹəˈneɪd/.

What does "marinade" mean?▾

Marinade: A seasoned, often acidic liquid mixture in which food is marinated, or soaked, usually to flavor and prepare it for cooking.

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