How to Pronounce Martyr

To pronounce "martyr", say MARTYR — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “martyr”

"martyr" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tartar and starter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: marter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does martyr mean?

noun

  1. One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.

    “Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr.”

  2. (by extension) One who sacrifices his or her life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.

verb

  1. To make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
  2. To persecute.

    “Some religious and other minorities were martyred until extinction.”

Synonyms

shaheedshahidmartyrize

Antonyms

confessor

Words that rhyme with martyr

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tartarstarterbarternonstartergartercarterpartermarter

Related words

sufferermartyrdomstephenhellshaheedfedayeeshahidwitness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "martyr"?▾

"Martyr" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "martyr"?▾

The IPA transcription of "martyr" is /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/.

What does "martyr" mean?▾

Martyr: One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.

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