How to Pronounce Marshal

To pronounce "marshal", say MARSH-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑːʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɑːʃəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marshal”

"marshal" has 2 syllables: marsh-al. It rhymes with impartial and partial, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: marshall, marschall, martial — easy to mix up when writing.

What does marshal mean?

noun

  1. A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
  2. A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.

verb

  1. To arrange (troops, etc.) in line for inspection or a parade.
  2. (by extension) To arrange (facts, etc.) in some methodical order.

Words that rhyme with marshal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impartialpartialmarshallmarschallbarschelmartialparshall

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marshal"?▾

"Marshal" has 2 syllables: marsh · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "marshal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marshal" is /ˈmɑːʃəl/.

What does "marshal" mean?▾

Marshal: A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.

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