x marks the spot

Questions

What does x marks the spot mean?

One will find what one is looking for under an obvious sign for it.

Where does x marks the spot come from?

From a traditional crosslike mark to indicate buried treasure.

How to pronounce x marks the spot

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “x marks the spot”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “x marks the spot” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.