How to Pronounce Markets

To pronounce "markets", say MARK-ets — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑːkɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɑːkɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “markets”

"markets" has 2 syllables: mark-ets. It rhymes with hypermarkets and aftermarkets, if that helps it stick.

What does markets mean?

noun

  1. A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.

    “The privilege to hold a weekly market was invaluable for any feudal era burgh.”

  2. City square or other fairly spacious site where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise.

verb

  1. To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.

    “We plan to market an ecology model by next quarter.”

  2. To sell

    “We marketed more this quarter already than all last year!”

Synonyms

arcadebazaarfairmart

Words that rhyme with markets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hypermarketsaftermarketseuromarketshaymarketssupermarkets

Related words

commercializegrocerymarketplacebargainsbazaarsbusinesscommercializescontract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "markets"?▾

"Markets" has 2 syllables: mark · ets.

What is the IPA transcription of "markets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "markets" is /ˈmɑːkɪts/.

What does "markets" mean?▾

Markets: A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.

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