How to pronounce postmarked
Say it like POHST-markt. Postmarked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- markt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postmarked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- marktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of postmarked
- 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: POHST-mahkt.
What does postmarked mean?
- simple past and past participle of postmark How to pronounce postmark
Questions about saying postmarked
How do you pronounce postmarked?
Say POHST-markt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstˌmɑrkt/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstˌmɑːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postmarked?
Postmarked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · markt.
Is postmarked 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 /ˈpəʊstˌmɑːkt/ (POHST-mahkt).