How to Pronounce Marking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marking”

"marking" has 2 syllables: mark-ing. It rhymes with carking and sparking, if that helps it stick.

What does marking mean?

verb

  1. 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”

  2. To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).

    “See where this pencil has marked the paper.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to mark.
  2. A mark.

Synonyms

blemishscarscratchstaincharacterizetypifyclassifymark out

Words that rhyme with marking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carkingsparkingparkingbarkingearmarkingembarkingremarkingharkinglarkingsharkingarcingsarking

Related words

markertaggingflaggedtagmark-uphallmarkinscriptionlabelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marking"?▾

"Marking" has 2 syllables: mark · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "marking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marking" is /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/.

What does "marking" mean?▾

Marking: To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).

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