How to Pronounce Mark

To pronounce "mark", say MARK — one syllable, IPA /mɑɹk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/mɑɹk/

IPA

"mark" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stark and dark, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: marque, merc, marke, marc — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

verb

To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
“to mark a box or bale of merchandise”
To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
“See where this pencil has marked the paper.”