How to Pronounce "postmarks"
word
ˈpoʊstˌmɑɹk
POHST-mark
pˈəʊstmɑːks
PUHST-mahks
Definition
Marks or stamps placed on mailed items by a post office to show the date and place they were sent. Postmarks are usually printed over the postage stamp, making it unusable again.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊstˌmɑɹk
British English
pˈəʊstmɑːks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHST-mark
UK
PUHST-mahks
Listen in Context
The old letter has several postmarks on the envelope.
Collectors look for rare postmarks from different countries.
The postmarks show the letter was sent last week.
She collects old envelopes with unusual postmarks for her hobby.