How to Pronounce “martyr”
word
/ˈmɑɹtɝ/
MAR-tur
/mˈɑːtɐ/
MAH-tuh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɑɹtɝ/
British English
/mˈɑːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAR-tur
UK
MAH-tuh
Listen in Context
Throughout history, many have become martyrs standing up for justice.
Stop playing the martyr—no one is forcing you to work late every night.
He became a martyr because he refused to give up his faith.
Many people remember her as a martyr for freedom.