How to pronounce remarks
Say it like rih-MARKS. Remarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MARKS).
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US American/rɪˈmɑrks/rih-MARKS
UK British/rɪˈmɑːks/rih-MAHKS
- rih
- MARKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remarks 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.
- MARKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of remarks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-MAHKS.
What does remarks mean?
noun
- plural of remark How to pronounce remark
- third-person singular simple present indicative of remark How to pronounce remark
Questions about saying remarks
How do you pronounce remarks?
Say rih-MARKS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmɑrks/. In British English it is /rɪˈmɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remarks?
Remarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MARKS). Broken into parts: rih · MARKS.
Is remarks 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 /rɪˈmɑːks/ (rih-MAHKS).