How to pronounce marker
Say it like MAR-ker. Marker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrkɚ/MAR-ker
UK British/ˈmɑːkə/MAH-kuh
- MAR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of marker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kuh.
What does marker mean?
noun
- A felt-tipped pen, a marker pen.“Don't use the permanent marker on the whiteboard.”
- A scorekeeper, especially one who tallies billiard scores.
- A device that fires a paintball.
- To mark or write on (something) using a marker
Where does marker come from?
From mark + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with marker
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Questions about saying marker
How do you pronounce marker?
Say MAR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marker?
Marker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · ker.
Is marker 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 /ˈmɑːkə/ (MAH-kuh).