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How to Pronounce Margaret

Margaret (Margaret)

Female · English

How to Pronounce Margaret

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.

Margaret means "Pearl"—a English name with a rich history.

Margaret has 2 syllables: MAR-gret.

Common spellings include Margarita, Marguerite, Margherita—all pronounced the same as Margaret.

Phonetic Spelling of Margaret

The phonetic spelling of Margaret is:

MAR-gret

Margaret Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Margaret below.

Origin and Meaning of Margaret

Margaret is a English name meaning "Pearl". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Nigeria, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Greek margarites

Common Mispronunciations of Margaret

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes MAR-gret
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Margaret should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
  • "Margarita" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Margaret
  • "Marguerite" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Margaret

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Margaret?
Margaret is pronounced MAR-gret.
What is the correct pronunciation of Margaret?
The correct pronunciation of Margaret is MAR-gret.
Is Margaret a English name?
Yes, Margaret is a English name meaning "Pearl".
528 people like this name