How to pronounce benchmarks
Say it like BENCH-marks. Benchmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BENCH).
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- BENCH
- marks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benchmarks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- marksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of benchmarks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BENCH-mahks.
What does benchmarks mean?
- plural of benchmark How to pronounce benchmark
- third-person singular simple present indicative of benchmark How to pronounce benchmark
Questions about saying benchmarks
How do you pronounce benchmarks?
Say BENCH-marks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benchmarks?
Benchmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BENCH). Broken into parts: BENCH · marks.
Is benchmarks pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːks/ (BENCH-mahks).