How to pronounce trademark
Say it like TRAYD-mark. Trademark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYD).
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- TRAYD
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trademark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of trademark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAYD-mahk.
What does trademark mean?
- a distinctive characteristic or attribute
- a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
- mark with a brand or trademark“when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price”
- register the trademark of“The company trademarked their new gadget”
Where does trademark come from?
From trade + mark.
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Questions about saying trademark
How do you pronounce trademark?
Say TRAYD-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪdˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪdˌmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trademark?
Trademark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYD). Broken into parts: TRAYD · mark.
Is trademark 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 /ˈtreɪdˌmɑːk/ (TRAYD-mahk).