English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
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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