How to Pronounce "marshes"
word
ˈmɑɹʃəz/, /ˈmɑɹʃɪz
MAR-shiz
mˈɑːʃɪz
MAH-shiz
Definition
Wet, soft land where water often collects and plants like grasses and reeds grow. Marshes are usually found near rivers, lakes, or coasts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑɹʃəz/, /ˈmɑɹʃɪz
British English
mˈɑːʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAR-shiz
UK
MAH-shiz
Listen in Context
Many birds live in marshes.
Marshes are usually wet and muddy.
Frogs can often be found in marshes.
The marshes near the coast flood after heavy rain.