How to pronounce marque
Say it like MARK. Marque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marque 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.
American vs British pronunciation of marque
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK.
What does marque mean?
- A brand of a manufactured product, especially of a motor car.
- A license to pass the limits of a jurisdiction, or boundary of a country, for the purpose of making reprisals or privateering; the document recording this license.
- A ship commissioned for making captures.
Where does marque come from?
Borrowed from French marque.
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Words that rhyme with marque
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Words that sound like marque
Questions about saying marque
How do you pronounce marque?
Say MARK. The American pronunciation is /mɑrk/. In British English it is /mɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marque?
Marque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MARK.
Is marque 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 /mɑːk/ (MAHK).
What words sound the same as marque?
Marque sounds the same as marc, mark in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.