How to pronounce markings
Say it like MAR-kingz. Markings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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US American/ˈmɑrkɪŋz/MAR-kingz
UK British/ˈmɑːkɪŋz/MAH-kingz
- MAR
- kingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Markings 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.
- kingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of markings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kingz.
What does markings mean?
noun
- plural of marking How to pronounce marking
- the pattern of coloration on a particular animal“We can recognize each leopard by its markings.”
Questions about saying markings
How do you pronounce markings?
Say MAR-kingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in markings?
Markings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kingz.
Is markings 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 /ˈmɑːkɪŋz/ (MAH-kingz).