How to Pronounce "earmark for"
expression
ˈiɹˌmɑɹk/, /ˈɪɹˌmɑɹk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
EER-mark for
ˈiəmɑːk/ /fˈɔː
EER-maak faw
Definition
To set aside money, resources, or something else specifically for a particular purpose or person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiɹˌmɑɹk/, /ˈɪɹˌmɑɹk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ˈiəmɑːk/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EER-mark for
UK
EER-maak faw
Listen in Context
The city has earmarked $2 million for the new park.
We earmarked part of our savings for emergencies.
She earmarked this desk for the new manager.
Some funds were earmarked for building better roads next year.