How to pronounce barkan
Say it like BAR-kun. Barkan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barkan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barkan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-kun.
What does barkan mean?
- Alternative spelling of barchan.
Words that rhyme with barkan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barkan.
Questions about saying barkan
How do you pronounce barkan?
Say BAR-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrkən/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barkan?
Barkan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · kun.
Is barkan 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 /ˈbɑːkən/ (BAH-kun).