How to Pronounce Earmark

To pronounce "earmark", say EARM-ark — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

EARM-ark

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💡 Tip for remembering “earmark”

"earmark" has 2 syllables: earm-ark. It rhymes with stark and mark, if that helps it stick.

What does earmark mean?

noun

  1. A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.
  2. The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs.

verb

  1. To mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.
  2. (by extension) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.

    “You can donate to the organization as a whole, or you can earmark your contribution for a particular project.”

Synonyms

appropriatesepose

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Words that rhyme with earmark

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

starkmarkdarkremarksnarksparkmonarchbarkbenchmarklarkembarkark

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earmark"?▾

"Earmark" has 2 syllables: earm · ark.

What does "earmark" mean?▾

Earmark: A mark or deformation of the ear of an animal, intended to indicate ownership.

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