How to pronounce earmark
Say it like EER-mark. Earmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɪrˌmɑrk/EER-mark
UK British/ˈɪəmɑːk/EER-mahk
- EER
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earmark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of earmark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-mahk.
Other ways to say earmark
Earmark also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-mark /ˈirˌmɑrk/
What does earmark mean?
noun
- A mark made or tag attached to the ear of an animal (chiefly a livestock animal), generally to identify or indicate something about the animal, such as ownership, health or gestation status, etc.
- A distinguishing or identifying mark or sign; specifically (archaic), a mark of ownership.
- An act of designating certain funds to be used for a specific purpose.
- To make a mark or attach a tag to the ear of (an animal, chiefly a livestock animal), generally to identify or indicate something about the animal, such as ownership.
- To put a distinguishing or identifying mark or sign on (something); to make (something) distinctive or identifiable.
- To designate or set aside (someone or something) for a particular purpose; to allocate.
Where does earmark come from?
The noun is derived from ear + mark.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying earmark
How do you pronounce earmark?
Say EER-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈɪəmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earmark?
Earmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · mark.
Is earmark 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 /ˈɪəmɑːk/ (EER-mahk).