How to Pronounce "markup"
word
ˈmɑɹˌkəp
MAR-kuhp
mˈɑːkʌp
MAA-kup
Definition
A markup is the amount added to the cost of something, usually by a seller, to determine its final selling price. It can also refer to systems for formatting text, like HTML markup.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑɹˌkəp
British English
mˈɑːkʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAR-kuhp
UK
MAA-kup
Listen in Context
The store added a 20% markup to the cost of each item.
Shops usually set their markup to cover expenses and make a profit.
Web pages are built using markup like HTML to structure content.
That jacket has a huge markup—I saw it for half the price online.