How to pronounce remark
Say it like rih-MARK. Remark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MARK).
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- rih
- MARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of remark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MAHK.
What does remark mean?
- a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information“from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account”“we would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software”
- explicit notice“it passed without remark”
- make mention of“She observed that his presentation took up too much time”“They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing”
- make or write a comment on“he commented the paper of his colleague”
Where does remark come from?
From Middle French remarquer, from Old French remarquer, from re- (“again”) + marquer (“to mark”), equivalent to re- (“again”) + mark.
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Words that rhyme with remark
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Questions about saying remark
How do you pronounce remark?
Say rih-MARK. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɑrk/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remark?
Remark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MARK). Broken into parts: rih · MARK.
Is remark 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 /rɪˈmɑːk/ (rih-MAHK).