How to Pronounce "on the mark"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
AHN-thuh-MARK
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
ON-thuh-MAHK
Definition
'On the mark' means completely correct, accurate, or exactly right. It is used to say that something closely matches the facts or expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-MARK
UK
ON-thuh-MAHK
Listen in Context
Your answer is on the mark.
Her prediction was on the mark.
That comment was on the mark.
Yeah, that's on the mark—I couldn't agree more.