How to Pronounce "earmark"
word
ˈiɹˌmɑɹk/, /ˈɪɹˌmɑɹk
EER-mark
ˈiəmɑːk
EER-mahk
Definition
To officially set aside money or resources for a specific purpose, often used in business or government. It can also mean to mark something to show it is reserved for a particular use.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiɹˌmɑɹk/, /ˈɪɹˌmɑɹk
British English
ˈiəmɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EER-mark
UK
EER-mahk
Listen in Context
The school decided to earmark funds for new computers.
We need to earmark time for training each week.
The government will earmark some money for disaster relief.
They always earmark a portion of their profits for charity.