How to pronounce markdowns
Say it like MARK-downz. Markdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK).
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- MARK
- downz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Markdowns 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.
- downzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of markdowns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK-downz.
What does markdowns mean?
- plural of markdown How to pronounce markdown
Questions about saying markdowns
How do you pronounce markdowns?
Say MARK-downz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkˌdaʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkˌdaʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in markdowns?
Markdowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK). Broken into parts: MARK · downz.
Is markdowns 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 /ˈmɑːkˌdaʊnz/ (MAHK-downz).