How to Pronounce Markup

To pronounce "markup", say MARK-up — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “markup”

"markup" has 2 syllables: mark-up.

What does markup mean?

noun

  1. The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed.
  2. The percentage or amount by which a seller hikes up his buy-in price when determining his selling price.

    “You don’t make much money selling gas because the markup is so low.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "markup"?▾

"Markup" has 2 syllables: mark · up.

What is the IPA transcription of "markup"?▾

The IPA transcription of "markup" is /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/.

What does "markup" mean?▾

Markup: The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed.

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