How to pronounce marking
Say it like MAR-king. Marking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
- MAR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-king.
What does marking mean?
- The action of marking.
- A mark.
- The characteristic colouration and patterning of an animal.
- present participle and gerund of mark How to pronounce mark
Where does marking come from?
From Middle English marking, merking, merkunge, from Old English mearcung, from Proto-West Germanic *markungu, equivalent to mark + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with marking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marking.
Questions about saying marking
How do you pronounce marking?
Say MAR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marking?
Marking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · king.
Is marking 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 /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/ (MAH-king).