How to pronounce earmarks
Say it like EER-marks. Earmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
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- EER
- marks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earmarks 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.
- marksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of earmarks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-mahks.
Other ways to say earmarks
Earmarks also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-marks /ˈirˌmɑrks/
What does earmarks mean?
- plural of earmark How to pronounce earmark
- third-person singular simple present indicative of earmark How to pronounce earmark
Questions about saying earmarks
How do you pronounce earmarks?
Say EER-marks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌmɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌmɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earmarks?
Earmarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · marks.
Is earmarks 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 /ˈɪəˌmɑːks/ (EER-mahks).