How to pronounce markdown
Say it like MARK-down. Markdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK).
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- MARK
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Markdown 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.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of markdown
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK-down.
What does markdown mean?
- A reduction in price in order to stimulate sales.
Where does markdown come from?
Deverbal from mark down.
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Questions about saying markdown
How do you pronounce markdown?
Say MARK-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in markdown?
Markdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK). Broken into parts: MARK · down.
Is markdown 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 /ˈmɑːkˌdaʊn/ (MAHK-down).