English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Marion Pronunciation
Marion is pronounced ME-ree-uhn, IPA /ˈmɛriən/.
ME-ree-uhn
US /ˈmɛriən/
Syllables: ME · ree · uhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper): A first name given to both women and men, and a surname.
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Marion in a Sentence
- Marion booked the hall for Saturday.
- Marion Cotillard took the part in 2007.
- We asked Marion to bring the spare key.
Common Mispronunciations of Marion
Not muh-RY-uhn
The front beat is the loud one, which is what separates this name from Marian spoken the French way.
Not MAR-ee-ohn
The closing beat is a weak uhn, and the opening vowel is the one in Mary rather than the ah of mark.
Tip: Marion and Marian are said the same way in English, and John Wayne was born Marion Morrison.
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