How to pronounce earmarked
Say it like EER-markt. Earmarked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɪrˌmɑrkt/EER-markt
UK British/ˈɪəˌmɑːkt/EER-mahkt
- EER
- markt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earmarked 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.
- marktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of earmarked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-mahkt.
Other ways to say earmarked
Earmarked also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-markt /ˈirˌmɑrkt/
What does earmarked mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of earmark How to pronounce earmark
Questions about saying earmarked
How do you pronounce earmarked?
Say EER-markt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌmɑrkt/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌmɑːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earmarked?
Earmarked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · markt.
Is earmarked 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 /ˈɪəˌmɑːkt/ (EER-mahkt).