civil marriage

Questions

What does civil marriage mean?

A marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy.

How to pronounce civil marriage

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “civil marriage”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “civil marriage”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “civil marriage” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.