How to pronounce marksmen
Say it like MARK-smen. Marksmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrksmɛn/MARK-smen
UK British/ˈmɑːksmɛn/MAHK-smen
- MARK
- smen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marksmen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- smenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of marksmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK-smen.
What does marksmen mean?
noun
- plural of marksman How to pronounce marksman
Questions about saying marksmen
How do you pronounce marksmen?
Say MARK-smen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrksmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːksmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marksmen?
Marksmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK). Broken into parts: MARK · smen.
Is marksmen 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 /ˈmɑːksmɛn/ (MAHK-smen).