How to pronounce birthmark
Say it like BURTH-mark. Birthmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH).
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- BURTH
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthmark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of birthmark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURTH-mahk.
What does birthmark mean?
- A mark on the skin formed before birth.“facial birthmark”
Where does birthmark come from?
From birth + mark. Displaced earlier terms longing mark and mother's mark.
Questions about saying birthmark
How do you pronounce birthmark?
Say BURTH-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθˌmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthmark?
Birthmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH). Broken into parts: BURTH · mark.
Is birthmark 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 /ˈbɜːθˌmɑːk/ (BURTH-mahk).