How to Pronounce Stretchmark

To pronounce "stretchmark", say STRETCHM-ark — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

STRETCHM-ark

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"stretchmark" has 2 syllables: stretchm-ark.

What does stretchmark mean?

noun

  1. Any of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.

Synonyms

striastriaestriae atrophicaestriae distensaestriae gravidarumvergetures

Related words

tatoostomachespazmdiscolorationvaryationhirsuitismvitligomiscolouration

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How many syllables are in "stretchmark"?▾

"Stretchmark" has 2 syllables: stretchm · ark.

What does "stretchmark" mean?▾

Stretchmark: Any of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.

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