How to Pronounce "martyr"
word
/ˈmɑɹtɝ/
MAR-tur
/mˈɑːtɐ/
MAH-tuh
Definition
A martyr is someone who is killed or suffers greatly for their religious beliefs or a cause they believe in.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɑɹtɝ/
British English
/mˈɑːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAR-tur
UK
MAH-tuh
Listen in Context
He became a martyr because he refused to give up his faith.
Many people remember her as a martyr for freedom.
The story tells how he died a martyr for his beliefs.
Some people think he acts like a martyr just to get attention.