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.