How to Pronounce "margin"
word
/ˈmɑɹdʒən/
MAR-juhn
/mˈɑːdʒɪn/
MAH-jin
Definition
The edge or border of something, like a page or area. Also, the difference between costs and profits, often used in business and finance.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɑɹdʒən/
British English
/mˈɑːdʒɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAR-juhn
UK
MAH-jin
Listen in Context
Please write your name in the margin of the page.
The company increased its profit margin last year.
There is a small margin for error in this test.
The notes in the margin helped me understand the lesson.