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