How to pronounce marked
Say it like MARKT. Marked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MARKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of marked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHKT.
What does marked mean?
- Having a visible or identifying mark.
- Having a secret mark on the back for cheating.
- Clearly evident; noticeable; conspicuous.“The eighth century BC saw a marked increase in the general wealth of Cyprus.”
- simple past and past participle of mark How to pronounce mark
Where does marked come from?
Less common disyllabic pronunciation (/ˈmɑː.kɪd/) is likely an analogy derived from markedness (explaining its restriction to sense 2).
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Words that rhyme with marked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marked.
Questions about saying marked
How do you pronounce marked?
Say MARKT. The American pronunciation is /mɑrkt/. In British English it is /mɑːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marked?
Marked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MARKT.
Is marked 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 /mɑːkt/ (MAHKT).