How to pronounce birthmarks
Say it like BURTH-marks. Birthmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH).
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- BURTH
- marks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthmarks 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.
- marksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of birthmarks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURTH-mahks.
What does birthmarks mean?
- plural of birthmark How to pronounce birthmark
Questions about saying birthmarks
How do you pronounce birthmarks?
Say BURTH-marks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθˌmɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθˌmɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthmarks?
Birthmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH). Broken into parts: BURTH · marks.
Is birthmarks 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 /ˈbɜːθˌmɑːks/ (BURTH-mahks).