How Many Syllables Are in Marathon

The word Marathon has three syllables: marathon.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Marathon

a long-distance race, typically of 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km).

How should Marathon divide into syllables

The first syllable 'mar' has the vowel 'a' and the consonants 'm' and 'r'. The second syllable 'a' has the vowel 'a' only. The third syllable 'thon' has the vowels 'o' and 'a' and the consonants 'th' and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Marathon

I ran my first marathon last weekend.

Sentences with Marathon

• John trained for months before running his first marathon.
• The Boston Marathon is one of the most famous marathons in the world.
• She finished the marathon in just under four hours.
• They cheered on the runners as they crossed the finish line of the marathon.
• The marathon is a grueling test of endurance.

Quotes with Marathon

• The marathon can humble you. - Bill Rodgers
• You can't fake a marathon. - Frank Shorter
• The marathon is a charismatic event. It has everything. It has drama. It has competition. It has camaraderie. It has heroism. - Fred Lebow

Number of characters in Marathon

8 ( m, a, r, a, t, h, o, n )

Unique letters in Marathon

7 ( m, a, r, t, h, o, n )

Marathon Backwards

nohtaram

How to Pronounce Marathon

IPA (International): ˈmerʌˌθɑ:n

ARA (American): ˈmɛrʌˌθɑn

EPA (English): ˈmerʌˌθɑ:n

MEH-RAH-THAA-N