Etymology

From Old Portuguese marỹeiro, corresponding to marinho +‎ -eiro. Compare Spanish marinero, Italian marinaio.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /mɐ.ɾi.ˈɲɐj.ɾu/, /mɐ.ɾi.ˈɲej.ɾu/
• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ma.ɾi.ˈɲej.ɾu/
• Hyphenation: ma‧ri‧nhei‧ro