How to Pronounce "marblehead"
word
ˈmɑɹbəɫˌhɛd
MAR-buhl-hed
ˈmɑːbəlˌhɛd
MAH-buhl-hed
Definition
Marblehead most commonly refers to a town or city name in the United States. Literally, it means a "head made of marble," but this is only used very rarely outside place names.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑɹbəɫˌhɛd
British English
ˈmɑːbəlˌhɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAR-buhl-hed
UK
MAH-buhl-hed
Listen in Context
We visited Marblehead during our summer vacation.
Marblehead is famous for its beautiful harbor.
My cousin lives in Marblehead.
If you ever get the chance, you should see the sunrise in Marblehead—it's breathtaking.