How to pronounce telemark
Say it like TEL-uh-mark. Telemark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telemark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of telemark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-uh-mahk.
What does telemark mean?
- Telemark skiing, a method of skiing using the telemark turn and a binding that only connects the boot to the ski at the toes.
- A telemark turn.
- A telemark landing.
- To take part in telemark skiing.
- To perform a telemark turn.
Where does telemark come from?
From Norwegian Telemark, a county in Norway, from Old Norse Þelamǫrk, from the genitive plural case of þelir (“name of an old Germanic tribe”) + mǫrk (“borderland, march, mark, woodland”).
Questions about saying telemark
How do you pronounce telemark?
Say TEL-uh-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telemark?
Telemark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · mark.
Is telemark 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 /ˈtɛləˌmɑːk/ (TEL-uh-mahk).