The word "mareb" is a bit tricky when it comes to spelling, but it can be easily explained through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈmærɛb/, with the stress on the first syllable. The vowel in the first syllable is pronounced as "a" (as in "cat"), and the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short "e" (as in "bed"). The consonants are all pronounced as expected: "m" as in "mouse", "r" as in "red", and "b" as in "boy".