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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 5:14 am
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Originally Posted by DenverBrian
Bill Marriott himself always pronounces it as Marry-utt, so that was always good enough for me.

He essentially "throws away" the last syllable.

This is also how it's pronounced in TV commercials.
actually I'd say Bill pronounces it Mary-It
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