How to pronounce markup
Say it like MAR-kuhp. Markup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrˌkʌp/MAR-kuhp
UK British/ˈmɑːkʌp/MAH-kup
- MAR
- kuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Markup 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.
- kuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of markup
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kup.
What does markup mean?
noun
- The percentage or amount by which a seller hikes up their buy-in price when determining their selling price.“You don’t make much money selling gas because the markup is so low.”
- An increase in price.“There will be a markup on those products next week; better buy them now.”
- The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed.
Where does markup come from?
Deverbal from mark up.
Questions about saying markup
How do you pronounce markup?
Say MAR-kuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrˌkʌp/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in markup?
Markup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kuhp.
Is markup 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 /ˈmɑːkʌp/ (MAH-kup).