How to Pronounce "martinis"
word
/mɑɹˈtiniz/
mar-TEE-neez
/mɑːtˈiːnɪz/
mah-TEE-neez
Definition
Martinis are cocktails made from gin (or sometimes vodka) and dry vermouth, usually served chilled in a stemmed glass, often garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
IPA Transcription
American English
/mɑɹˈtiniz/
British English
/mɑːtˈiːnɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mar-TEE-neez
UK
mah-TEE-neez
Listen in Context
We ordered two martinis at the bar.
She doesn’t like martinis because they are too strong.
The restaurant serves classic and fruity martinis.
Can you make those martinis extra dry, please?