How to Pronounce "earmarks"
word
ˈiɹˌmɑɹks/, /ˈɪɹˌmɑɹks
EER-marks
ˈiəmɑːks
EER-maahks
Definition
'Earmarks' can refer to funds designated for a specific purpose, especially in government budgets. It can also mean unique features that mark something as different.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiɹˌmɑɹks/, /ˈɪɹˌmɑɹks
British English
ˈiəmɑːks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EER-marks
UK
EER-maahks
Listen in Context
The new law includes several earmarks for local schools.
These changes have all the earmarks of a good plan.
The senator added earmarks to the budget for his state.
Those small parks all over town are often funded by earmarks that most people never notice.