How to Pronounce "x marks the spot"
expression
EKS MARKS thuh SPAHT
EKS MAHKS thuh SPOT
Definition
This expression means that a specific place is important or where something can be found, often used in treasure maps or when showing a special location.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛks/ /ˈmɑɹks/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈspɑt
British English
ˈɛks/ /mˈɑːks/ /ðə, ði/ /spˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EKS MARKS thuh SPAHT
UK
EKS MAHKS thuh SPOT
Listen in Context
The teacher put an X on the paper to show X marks the spot for the answer.
If you want the best tacos in town, X marks the spot—that little food truck downtown!
They say X marks the spot, but sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to find what you're looking for.
After hours of searching, we were relieved when we finally saw that old sign—X marks the spot!