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Marianne Pronunciation

Marianne is pronounced me-ree-AN, IPA /ˌmɛriˈæn/.

me-ree-AN

US /ˌmɛriˈæn/

Syllables: me · ree · AN (3 syllables, stress on syllable 3)

proper noun (personal name): A woman's given name combining Mary and Anne, also the national personification of the French Republic.

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Marianne in a Sentence

  • Marianne was waiting for us at the station.
  • A bust of Marianne stands in every French town hall.
  • Her mother and her daughter are both called Marianne.

Common Mispronunciations of Marianne

Not MA-ree-an

Save the weight for AN at the end. Opening loud produces Marion, which is a separate name.

Not ma-ree-AH-nuh

Stop after the n. A vowel tacked on the end gives Marianna, another name again.

Tip: Marian and Marion both open loud; Marianne moves the punch to the last beat. The ending is what tells them apart by ear.

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