How to pronounce aardvarks
Say it like ARD-varks. Aardvarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARD).
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- ARD
- varks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aardvarks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- varksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aardvarks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHD-vahks.
What does aardvarks mean?
- plural of aardvark How to pronounce aardvark
Questions about saying aardvarks
How do you pronounce aardvarks?
Say ARD-varks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrdˌvɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈɑːdˌvɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aardvarks?
Aardvarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARD). Broken into parts: ARD · varks.
Is aardvarks pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːdˌvɑːks/ (AHD-vahks).