How to pronounce Markham
Say it like MAR-kum. Markham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrkəm/MAR-kum
UK British/ˈmɑːkəm/MAH-kum
- MAR
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Markham 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Markham
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kum.
What does Markham mean?
proper noun
- A city in southern Ontario, a suburb of Toronto.
- A city in Cook County, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
- An unincorporated community in Morgan County, Illinois.
Questions about saying Markham
How do you pronounce Markham?
Say MAR-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Markham?
Markham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kum.
Is Markham 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 /ˈmɑːkəm/ (MAH-kum).