How to Pronounce "marbles"
word
/ˈmɑɹbəɫz/
MAR-buhlz
/mˈɑːbəlz/
MAH-buhlz
Definition
Small, round glass balls used as toys. Also, 'marbles' can informally mean someone's mental sharpness or sanity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɑɹbəɫz/
British English
/mˈɑːbəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAR-buhlz
UK
MAH-buhlz
Listen in Context
The children are playing with their marbles.
I have ten blue marbles in my bag.
She lost all her marbles during the game.
He almost lost his marbles trying to fix the computer all night.