Split Marquis into syllables
Mar quis
Marquis has 2 syllables
How Marquis is divided into syllables
- Syllable breakdown
- Mar-quis
- Number of syllables
- 2 syllables
- Phonetic transcription (IPA)
- ˈmɑː.kwɪs
What Marquis means
- A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by letters patent or letters close.
- marquis (plural marquises or marquis or (obsolete) marquisses)
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How many syllables does Marquis have?
The word Marquis has 2 syllables: Mar-quis.
How do you split Marquis into syllables?
Marquis is divided like this: Mar-quis.