How to pronounce ark
Say it like ARK. Ark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHK.
What does ark mean?
- (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
- a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood
Where does ark come from?
From Middle English arke, from Old English earc, ærc, from Latin arca (“chest, box, coffer”), from arceō (“to enclose”).
Words that rhyme with ark
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Words that sound like ark
Questions about saying ark
How do you pronounce ark?
Say ARK. The American pronunciation is /ɑrk/. In British English it is /ɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ark?
Ark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARK.
Is ark 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 /ɑːk/ (AHK).
What words sound the same as ark?
Ark sounds the same as arc in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.