How to pronounce barked
Say it like BARKT. Barked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHKT.
What does barked mean?
- simple past and past participle of bark How to pronounce bark
- Having the specified kind of bark.
Words that rhyme with barked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barked.
Questions about saying barked
How do you pronounce barked?
Say BARKT. The American pronunciation is /bɑrkt/. In British English it is /bɑːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barked?
Barked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARKT.
Is barked 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 /bɑːkt/ (BAHKT).