How to pronounce hallmark
Say it like HAHL-mark. Hallmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHL).
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- HAHL
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallmark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hallmark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWL-mahk.
What does hallmark mean?
- A distinguishing characteristic.
- An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.
- To provide or stamp with a hallmark.
Where does hallmark come from?
1721. From hall + mark, from Goldsmiths' Hall in London, the site of the assay office, official stamp of purity in gold and silver articles.
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Questions about saying hallmark
How do you pronounce hallmark?
Say HAHL-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑlˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallmark?
Hallmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHL). Broken into parts: HAHL · mark.
Is hallmark 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 /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ (HAWL-mahk).