How to Pronounce Marriage

To pronounce "marriage", say MARR-iag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈæɹɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “marriage”

"marriage" has 3 syllables: marr-iag-e. It rhymes with disparage and carriage, if that helps it stick.

What does marriage mean?

noun

  1. The state of being married.

    “You should enter marriage for love.”

  2. A union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social, and/or religious rights and responsibilities.

Synonyms

civil unionmatrimonywedding

Antonyms

divorce

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Words that rhyme with marriage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparagecarriagemiscarriageintermarriageremarriageparageberridgeclaridgeherridgekerridge

Related words

wedlockmatrimonyweddingunionspousalmaritalmatrimonial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marriage"?▾

"Marriage" has 3 syllables: marr · iag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "marriage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marriage" is /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/.

What does "marriage" mean?▾

Marriage: The state of being married.

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