How to pronounce mark
Say it like MARK. Mark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK.
What does mark mean?
- attach a tag or label to“label these bottles”
- designate as if by a mark“This sign marks the border”
- be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense“His modesty distinguishes him from his peers”
- a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)“she made good marks in algebra”“grade A milk”
- a distinguishing symbol“the owner's mark was on all the sheep”
- a reference point to shoot at“his arrow hit the mark”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mark
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mark.
Words that sound like mark
Questions about saying mark
How do you pronounce mark?
Say MARK. The American pronunciation is /mɑrk/. In British English it is /mɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mark?
Mark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MARK.
Is mark 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 /mɑːk/ (MAHK).
What words sound the same as mark?
Mark sounds the same as marc, marque in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.