How to Pronounce Bookmark

To pronounce "bookmark", say BOOKM-ark — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbʊkmɑɹk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bookmark”

"bookmark" has 2 syllables: bookm-ark.

What does bookmark mean?

noun

  1. A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.
  2. A record of the address of a file or Internet page serving as a shortcut to it.

verb

  1. To create a bookmark.

Synonyms

favourites

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bookmark"?▾

"Bookmark" has 2 syllables: bookm · ark.

What is the IPA transcription of "bookmark"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bookmark" is /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/.

What does "bookmark" mean?▾

Bookmark: A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.

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