English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mari Pronunciation
Mari is pronounced MAH-ree, IPA /ˈmɑri/.
MAH-ree
US /ˈmɑri/
Syllables: MAH · ree (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper): A first name used in Wales, Japan and Scandinavia, and the name of an ancient city in Syria.
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Mari in a Sentence
- Mari is the Welsh form of Mary.
- Clay tablets from Mari describe trade along the Euphrates.
- Mari signs the register every Monday.
Common Mispronunciations of Mari
Not MA-ree
The opening vowel is the open ah of father, so the name begins like the word mar.
Not muh-REE
The force stays at the front. Marie, with an e, is the name that loads the second beat.
Tip: Welsh speakers say MA-ree with a shorter opening, and both readings are current in English.
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