Marathon
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A long-distance running race of 42.195 kilometres (26 miles 385 yards). Also used figuratively to describe any long and difficult task or activity.
“She trained for six months before completing her first marathon in under four hours.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmærəθən/
Syllables
mar·a·thon
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Three vowels A-A-O; ends with -THON
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; good length for strategic board positioning
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