To pronounce "martin", say MART-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑː.tɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
martin
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/ˈmɑː.tɪn/
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"martin" has 2 syllables: mart-in. It rhymes with tartan and hearten, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: marten, marton — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Martin" has 2 syllables: mart · in.
The IPA transcription of "martin" is /ˈmɑː.tɪn/.
Martin: Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
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