How to pronounce bookmarks
Say it like BUUK-marks. Bookmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK).
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- BUUK
- marks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bookmarks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- marksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bookmarks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUUK-mahks.
What does bookmarks mean?
- plural of bookmark How to pronounce bookmark
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bookmark How to pronounce bookmark
Questions about saying bookmarks
How do you pronounce bookmarks?
Say BUUK-marks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊkmɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈbʊkˌmɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bookmarks?
Bookmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUK). Broken into parts: BUUK · marks.
Is bookmarks 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 /ˈbʊkˌmɑːks/ (BUUK-mahks).