How to Pronounce Marriage

"Marriage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈæɹɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “marriage

"marriage" has 2 syllables: marriage.

What does marriage mean?

noun

  1. The state of being married. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. A union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social, or religious rights and responsibilities.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "marriage"?

"Marriage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "marriage"?

"Marriage" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "marriage"?

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

What does "marriage" mean?

Marriage: The state of being married. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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