How to Pronounce Marten

To pronounce "marten", say MART-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑː.tən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɑː.tən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “marten”

"marten" has 2 syllables: mart-en. It rhymes with tartan and hearten, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: martin, marton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does marten mean?

noun

  1. Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.

Words that rhyme with marten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tartanheartenbartoncartonmartinsmartenkindergartenhartengarten

Related words

sablefishermartinrousmustelidmustelamustelinemarmot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marten"?▾

"Marten" has 2 syllables: mart · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "marten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marten" is /ˈmɑː.tən/.

What does "marten" mean?▾

Marten: Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.

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