“Marquee” or “Marquis”

Overview

marquee / marquis are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

marquee: (noun) permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc..

marquis: (noun) humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937). (noun) nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count.

Pronunciation

marquee: m·aa·r·k·IY

marquis: m·AA·r·k·IY

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