How to Pronounce Marks

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

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Accent

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Syllable

Letters

/mɑːks/

IPA

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

Sounds exactly like: marcks, marques, marx — 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.”

noun

A measure of weight (especially for gold and silver), once used throughout Europe, equivalent to 8 oz.
An English and Scottish unit of currency (originally valued at one mark weight of silver), equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence.