How to pronounce phonemark
Say it like FOHN-mark. Phonemark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce phonemark. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FOHN
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonemark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phonemark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHN-mahk.
What does phonemark mean?
- A non-legislative designation by a telephone call from a legislator, of specific projects for funding as part of funding for more general programs.
- To apply pressure on a government agency to fund a specific project as part of a more general program.
Where does phonemark come from?
Blend of phone + earmark.
Questions about saying phonemark
How do you pronounce phonemark?
Say FOHN-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊnˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonemark?
Phonemark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHN). Broken into parts: FOHN · mark.
Is phonemark 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 /ˈfəʊnmɑːk/ (FOHN-mahk).