How to pronounce markers
Say it like MAR-kerz. Markers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrkɚz/MAR-kerz
UK British/ˈmɑːkəz/MAH-kuz
- MAR
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Markers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of markers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kuz.
What does markers mean?
noun
- plural of marker How to pronounce marker
- third-person singular simple present indicative of marker How to pronounce marker
Questions about saying markers
How do you pronounce markers?
Say MAR-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in markers?
Markers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kerz.
Is markers 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 /ˈmɑːkəz/ (MAH-kuz).