The word "marse" has an unconventional spelling that may be unfamiliar to many. Its pronunciation is /mɑːs/, with the vowel sound represented by the symbol /ɑː/. This sound is similar to the "a" in "car" or "father," but longer. The spelling of "marse" corresponds to its origin in African American Vernacular English, where it is a dialectal variant of the word "marsh." Although non-standard, it is important to recognize and respect the diverse expressions of language that exist beyond standardized forms.