How to pronounce earmarking
Say it like EER-mar-king. Earmarking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
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- EER
- mar
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earmarking 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.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earmarking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-mah-king.
Other ways to say earmarking
Earmarking also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-mar-king /ˈirˌmɑrkɪŋ/
What does earmarking mean?
- present participle and gerund of earmark How to pronounce earmark
- An earmark (identifying mark on the ear of an animal).
- An earmark (funding designation).
Questions about saying earmarking
How do you pronounce earmarking?
Say EER-mar-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌmɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌmɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earmarking?
Earmarking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · mar · king.
Is earmarking 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 /ˈɪəˌmɑːkɪŋ/ (EER-mah-king).